Carthage College Athletics

KENOSHA, Wis. — The Carthage College women's soccer team fell to Elmhurst University 2-0 on Wednesday evening at Art Keller Field. The Bluejays scored twice in the opening 16 minutes, while the Firebirds continued to battle throughout the contest and recorded nine shots, including six on goal.

• Final Score: Carthage 0 – Elmhurst 2
• Location: Kenosha, Wis. — Art Keller Field
• Records: Carthage 3-7-8, Elmhurst 13-4-0

• Elmhurst opened the scoring just 47 seconds into the match when Maddie Cummings found the back of the net to give the Bluejays an early 1-0 advantage.
• Carthage responded with scoring opportunities of its own, as Maddie Mahon, Ruby Hillegass and Peyton Olinski tested Elmhurst goalkeeper Erin Fitzharris during the opening half.
• The Bluejays extended their lead to 2-0 in the 16th minute when Katelyn Guolla scored, putting Carthage in an early two-goal deficit.
• The Firebirds continued to push forward, earning corner kicks and creating chances throughout the remainder of the first half. Carthage recorded six shots in the opening 45 minutes.
• Carthage goalkeeper Tatiana Valdez made four saves in the first half before Vickie Engel entered after halftime and added two saves.
• The Firebirds generated three additional shots in the second half, including attempts from Bella Fusco and Ashley Gorder,  but Elmhurst held on for the 2-0 victory.
• Carthage finished with nine shots, six on goal and three corner kicks. Elmhurst recorded 10 shots, eight on goal and four corner kicks. The Firebirds combined for six saves between Valdez and Engel.

• Ruby Hillegass recorded two shots, both on goal, to help lead the Firebirds' offensive attack.
• Bella Fusco recorded two shots, including one on goal, while creating opportunities in the second half.
• Maddie Mahon put her shot on target and helped the Firebirds generate early scoring chances.
• Peyton Olinski recorded one shot on goal during the opening half.
• Vickie Engel played the second half in goal and recorded two saves.

• Carthage moves to 3-7-8 overall and 0-4-4 in conference play following Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Elmhurst.