West Central Reporter

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team is preparing to play against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) on October 5 in Edwardsville, Illinois. The match is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m.

After 13 games this season, the Leathernecks have a record of one win and twelve losses. Their only victory came in the opening game against St. Ambrose with a score of 2–0. Since then, they have lost twelve consecutive matches, including their most recent defeat on the road against Tennessee Tech.

The upcoming game offers Western Illinois an opportunity to secure their second win of the season. SIUE has also struggled this year, starting with one win, nine losses, and two draws. Western Illinois will look to capitalize on SIUE's difficulties and build momentum as conference play continues.

Abigail Schilling has emerged as one of Western Illinois' leading scorers this season, having scored two goals so far. She shares the team lead in goals with Kayla Turner. Claire Brown contributed her first goal of the year during the last match against Tennessee Tech.

SIUE has had trouble finding consistency throughout their campaign. Over 12 matches, they have scored nine goals while conceding 31. The Cougars are averaging 0.75 goals per game and allowing an average of 2.58 goals per game, which has led to challenges during their season.

Fans can find more information about Western Illinois women's soccer by visiting GoLeathernecks.com or following the team's social media accounts for updates.