Josée Primeau Head Coach | Western Illinois University Leathernecks Website
Josée Primeau Head Coach | Western Illinois University Leathernecks Website
Western Illinois University's soccer team, the Leathernecks, faced a challenging match against Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, TN. The match was part of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) series, where Tennessee Tech maintained their undefeated status with a 3-0-1 record.
The game highlighted Tennessee Tech's strong offensive performance as they have scored 13 goals in conference play. In contrast, Western Illinois' defense has been commendable, ranking second in the conference by allowing only two goals before this match.
During the first half, despite being outshot 17-1, Western Illinois managed to keep Tennessee Tech at bay for most of the period. Senior goalkeeper Isabel Navas Rodriguez made eight saves in the first half and finished with ten saves overall. However, Tennessee Tech scored in the 36th minute, marking the game's only goal.
Western Illinois struggled to create scoring opportunities throughout the match but had a few chances late in the game. Emmy Ellington attempted a long shot towards the end but could not convert it into a goal. With this loss, Western Illinois' record stands at 0-2-3 in OVC play.
Looking ahead, Western Illinois will continue their OVC schedule with a home game against Eastern Illinois on Thursday and an away match against SIUE on Sunday.
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