Women’s Soccer Falls on Senior Night

EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka women's soccer team lost 4-0 to Principia at home on Saturday afternoon.

The Red Devils kept the game close for much of the first half, but two goals within a minute gave the Panthers a 2-0 lead at halftime. Eureka recorded 2 shots compared to Principia's 5 in the first half. The second half was significantly different, with Principia dominating possession. The Panthers outshot Eureka 16-0 in that half and added two more goals in the 75th and 76th minutes, ultimately winning the match 4-0.

Overall, Principia recorded 21 shots, with 12 on goal, while Eureka managed 2 shots, with 1 on goal. Brianna Murphy (Grand Blanc, Mich./Flint Powers) accounted for the Red Devils' only shot on goal from a free kick in the first half. Morgan Oginsky (Flushing, Mich./Flushing) took the other shot for Eureka, missing just wide from long range after noticing the goalkeeper off her line. Hannah Jachimiak (Arvada, Colo./Ralston Valley) started in goal for Eureka, making 5 saves in 75 minutes of play, while Megan Edwards (Manchester, Mich.) played the final 15 minutes in goal and recorded 3 saves.

Prior to kickoff, Eureka honored Alyssa Bryant (Peoria, Ill./Richwoods), their only senior. Bryant's final home game will be on Saturday, Oct. 19, against Westminster.

UP NEXT

The Red Devils will head to Mount Mary on Wednesday, Oct. 16, with kickoff set for 4:00 p.m.