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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Western Illinois falls to Tennessee Tech in OVC women's soccer match

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Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Soccer | Western Illinois University Leathernecks

Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Soccer | Western Illinois University Leathernecks

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team lost 6–1 to Tennessee Tech in an Ohio Valley Conference match on Sunday. The game, played in Macomb, saw the Leathernecks struggle against sustained offensive pressure from their opponents.

Despite the defeat, Western Illinois found a positive moment late in the game when Claire Brown scored her first goal of the season in the 87th minute. Brown's goal was one of three shots taken by the team during the match.

Goalkeeper Ariel Bernard faced frequent attacks and made 14 saves throughout the contest. Perla Rios managed a shot on target early in the second half, while Anaiya Morris also contributed an attempt before Brown's goal.

The Leathernecks now hold a record of 1-12-0 overall and 0-3-0 in conference play. The team will focus on preparing for upcoming conference matches.

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