Thursday, August 31
Edwardsville, IL
7 PM
Southern Illinois University
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SIUE
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Bunch Scores Game-Tying Goal in Draw at SIUE
08/31/2023 | 9:23:00 | Women's Soccer
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - McKensey Bunch's second goal of the season led to Southern Illinois University's women's soccer team (1-2-2) drawing against SIUE on Thursday night.
"Delighted to get a point on the road," head coach Graeme Orr said. "SIUE have had some great results recently and are experienced conference champions. We were brave on the ball and showed good mobility, so a lot of positives."
The best chance for the Salukis in the first half came in the 40th minute, when graduate student Kaitlin DuCharme put a shot towards goal, which was saved by Cougars' goalkeeper Taylor Spiller.Â
Five minutes later, SIUE scored in the final minute of the opening half after Ashlyn Nichols found the back-of-the-net, leading to a 1-0 Cougars lead entering the halftime break.
It took the Salukis around 11 minutes into the second half to find an answer, which came from a DuCharme free kick from midfield. The graduate student sent the ball into the middle of the penalty area, where Bunch got a head to it and beat Spiller. The goal was Bunch's second of the year, and the assist was DuCharme's first.
To watch Bunch's goal, click here.
Goalkeeper Chantelle Symes made two saves in the final five minutes to keep the score at 1-1, which ended up being the final. Symes finished the match with a career-high nine saves.
Both Bunch and Emma Spotak tallied two shots each in the draw.
Next up for the Salukis, who are now 1-2-2, is a road trip to St. Charles, Mo., to take on Lindenwood on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Follow the Salukis
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.
"Delighted to get a point on the road," head coach Graeme Orr said. "SIUE have had some great results recently and are experienced conference champions. We were brave on the ball and showed good mobility, so a lot of positives."
The best chance for the Salukis in the first half came in the 40th minute, when graduate student Kaitlin DuCharme put a shot towards goal, which was saved by Cougars' goalkeeper Taylor Spiller.Â
Five minutes later, SIUE scored in the final minute of the opening half after Ashlyn Nichols found the back-of-the-net, leading to a 1-0 Cougars lead entering the halftime break.
It took the Salukis around 11 minutes into the second half to find an answer, which came from a DuCharme free kick from midfield. The graduate student sent the ball into the middle of the penalty area, where Bunch got a head to it and beat Spiller. The goal was Bunch's second of the year, and the assist was DuCharme's first.
To watch Bunch's goal, click here.
Goalkeeper Chantelle Symes made two saves in the final five minutes to keep the score at 1-1, which ended up being the final. Symes finished the match with a career-high nine saves.
Both Bunch and Emma Spotak tallied two shots each in the draw.
Next up for the Salukis, who are now 1-2-2, is a road trip to St. Charles, Mo., to take on Lindenwood on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Follow the Salukis
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
SIU
SIUE
Goals
1
1
Shots
6
23
Shots on Goal
3
10
Saves
9
2
Corners
0
13
Fouls
8
10
Scoring Plays
Ashlyn Nichols (1)
Off free kick - 30 yards out - above GK
44:04
McKensey Bunch (2)
Assisted By: Kaitlin DuCharme
Through the middle
55:52
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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