Women's Soccer Secures Second Straight SLIAC Regular Season Championship
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women’s soccer team secured its second straight SLIAC Regular Season Championship after knocking off Eureka, 2-0.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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Eureka
(4-13-0, 2-11-0)
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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Fontbonne
(12-2-2, 11-0-2)
|
1 | 1 | 2 |
Team Stats
Eureka
| Game Statistics | Eureka | Fontbonne |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 1 (1) | 42 (18) |
| Saves | 16 | 1 |
| Fouls | 1 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 5 |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's soccer team secured its second straight SLIAC Regular Season Championship after knocking off Eureka, 2-0.
Game Breakdown
The Griffins held a 9-0 shot advantage before breaking through in the 23rd minute. Kierstyn Weaver found Molly Kovarik in the box and the Festus, Mo., native made a move getting away from the Red Devils defense scoring her career-high 17th goal on the season.
Fontbonne finished with a 10-0 shot advantage the rest of the way leading by one at halftime.
In the second half, the Griffins continued pressure paid off once more in the 55th minute. Caroline Neal passed the ball up ahead of Claire Dalton. The Florissant, Mo., native, crossed the ball over into the box for the cutting Krystal Kohenskey and she scored her seventh on the season giving Fontbonne a 2-0 lead.
That proved to be more than enough with Fontbonne having a 21-1 shot advantage in the second half en route to the victory.
Fontbonne Leaders
- Fontbonne outshot Eureka 42-1.
- Kovarik's has scored at least one goal in her last five games.
- Her 17th goal on the year places her in second place for a single-season at Fontbonne.
- Kovarik's up to 118 career points placing her second all-time.
- Kohenskey is now tied for 10th all-time in career points with 50.
- Weaver's assist moves her up to sixth all-time with 19.
- Mary Beers is now tied for first in career shutouts at Fontbonne with 21.
Fontbonne Leaders
- The Griffins finished with a 21-11 shot advantage.
- Huster's goal was his second in as many games.
- Baumgartner's goal was his third on the year and fourth in career.
- Calvert's goal was his fourth on the season.
- LaRocca earned his first collegiate assist.
Up Next
The Griffins look to close out the regular season unbeaten in conference play when they'll visit Greenville on Saturday. Kick-off at 3 p.m.
About Fontbonne University
Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.
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