Sunday, October 9
Carbondale, Ill.
1 PM
Southern Illinois University
6-3-3, 3-1-2
1
vs
1
Northern Iowa
4-5-5, 1-2-4
1
2
F
Northern Iowa
1
0
1
Southern Illinois
0
1
1
Salukis come-from-behind to earn draw against UNI
10/09/2022 | 3:47:00 | Women's Soccer
CARBONDALE, Ill. -Â Emma Spotak's 64th minute-equalizer led Southern Illinois University (6-3-3) to a 1-1 draw against Northern Iowa on Sunday.
"I thought it was an evenly-battled game," head coach Craig Roberts said. "I don't think it was our best game this season, but I thought we had spells where we did very well."
The Panthers got off to a strong start away from home, as Siri Ott scored the opening goal in the 12th minute to give the visitors an early advantage. The score would remain 1-0 in favor of Northern Iowa heading into halftime.Â
Southern Illinois started to generate more opportunities in the second half, eventually leading to the team's game-tying goal in the 64th minute. Spotak found space in the penalty area and found the back-of-the-net for her third goal of the season.Â
The Salukis had numerous chances throughout the match, with both McKensey Bunch and Sam Dodd narrowly missing the crossbar on a pair of opportunities. Overall, Southern Illinois out-shot Northern Iowa, 14-9, and had more shots-on-goal (5-4), in the 1-1 draw. Maddy Alaluf made three saves in-goal for the Salukis.
"The best thing is we're creating chances, but you have to convert them if you're going to win the big games," Roberts said.Â
Southern Illinois is now 6-3-3 overall and 3-1-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Salukis will remain at home next week as they host Murray State on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. and then Illinois State on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m.Â
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_Soccer, on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiSoccer and on Instagram at @SIU_Soccer. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
"I thought it was an evenly-battled game," head coach Craig Roberts said. "I don't think it was our best game this season, but I thought we had spells where we did very well."
The Panthers got off to a strong start away from home, as Siri Ott scored the opening goal in the 12th minute to give the visitors an early advantage. The score would remain 1-0 in favor of Northern Iowa heading into halftime.Â
Southern Illinois started to generate more opportunities in the second half, eventually leading to the team's game-tying goal in the 64th minute. Spotak found space in the penalty area and found the back-of-the-net for her third goal of the season.Â
The Salukis had numerous chances throughout the match, with both McKensey Bunch and Sam Dodd narrowly missing the crossbar on a pair of opportunities. Overall, Southern Illinois out-shot Northern Iowa, 14-9, and had more shots-on-goal (5-4), in the 1-1 draw. Maddy Alaluf made three saves in-goal for the Salukis.
"The best thing is we're creating chances, but you have to convert them if you're going to win the big games," Roberts said.Â
Southern Illinois is now 6-3-3 overall and 3-1-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Salukis will remain at home next week as they host Murray State on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. and then Illinois State on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m.Â
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_Soccer, on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiSoccer and on Instagram at @SIU_Soccer. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Team Stats
UNI
SIUC
Goals
1
1
Shots
9
14
Shots on Goal
4
5
Saves
4
3
Corners
4
3
Fouls
3
11
Scoring Plays
Siri Ott (2)
GOAL by UNI Ott, Siri.
11:12
Emma Spotak (3)
GOAL by SIUC Spotak, Emma.
63:14
Game Leaders
Players
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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