Thursday, September 21
Des Moines, IA
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Bunch Scores Fourth Goal of Season as Salukis Fall to Drake
09/21/2023 | 10:14:00 | Women's Soccer
DES MOINES, Iowa -Â The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team (1-5-3) fell to Drake, 2-1, on Thursday night in Des Moines, Iowa.
"The ladies battled extremely hard against a strong Drake team," head coach Graeme Orr said. "Unfortunately, attention to detail at two occasions cost you points at this level."
Southern Illinois' best chance in the first half came in the 30th minute. Kaitlin DuCharme, off of a free kick, found Sam Dodd, who's shot was denied by Drake goalkeeper Addie Ford to keep the score level.Â
The match would remain 0-0 heading into the break. Drake had the edge in terms of shots, 8-2, through the first 45 minutes.
It took the Bulldogs just three minutes into the second half to take the lead, as Amelia Crabtree scored in the 48th minute to give Drake the 1-0 advantage.
Then, in the 54th minute, McKensey Bunch scored from 45 yards out to tie the match at 1-1. Without taking a touch prior to the shot, Bunch let it fly and the ball went just below the crossbar for the highlight reel goal. The goal was the senior's team-leading fourth of the season.
To watch the goal, click here.Â
"I'm pleased for McKensey because she worked hard all week in practice," Orr said.
Drake scored the game-winning goal in the 77th minute through Layla Kelbel to secure the 2-1 victory.
The Salukis posted seven shots and four shots-on-goal in the defeat. Chantelle Symes made three saves in-goal for SIU.
Southern falls to 1-5-3 overall and 0-2 in MVC play heading into its next match on Sunday, Sept. 24, at Northern Iowa at 12 p.m.Â
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.
"The ladies battled extremely hard against a strong Drake team," head coach Graeme Orr said. "Unfortunately, attention to detail at two occasions cost you points at this level."
Southern Illinois' best chance in the first half came in the 30th minute. Kaitlin DuCharme, off of a free kick, found Sam Dodd, who's shot was denied by Drake goalkeeper Addie Ford to keep the score level.Â
The match would remain 0-0 heading into the break. Drake had the edge in terms of shots, 8-2, through the first 45 minutes.
It took the Bulldogs just three minutes into the second half to take the lead, as Amelia Crabtree scored in the 48th minute to give Drake the 1-0 advantage.
Then, in the 54th minute, McKensey Bunch scored from 45 yards out to tie the match at 1-1. Without taking a touch prior to the shot, Bunch let it fly and the ball went just below the crossbar for the highlight reel goal. The goal was the senior's team-leading fourth of the season.
To watch the goal, click here.Â
"I'm pleased for McKensey because she worked hard all week in practice," Orr said.
Drake scored the game-winning goal in the 77th minute through Layla Kelbel to secure the 2-1 victory.
The Salukis posted seven shots and four shots-on-goal in the defeat. Chantelle Symes made three saves in-goal for SIU.
Southern falls to 1-5-3 overall and 0-2 in MVC play heading into its next match on Sunday, Sept. 24, at Northern Iowa at 12 p.m.Â
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
Drake
Goals
1
2
Shots
7
13
Shots on Goal
4
5
Saves
3
3
Corners
2
9
Fouls
8
12
Scoring Plays
Amelia Crabtree (1)
Assisted By: Angela Gutierrez , Madelyn Smith
GOAL by Drake Crabtree, Amelia Assist by Gutierrez, Angela and Smith, Madelyn.
47:16
McKensey Bunch (4)
GOAL by SIU Bunch, McKensey.
53:40
Layla Kelbel (3)
Assisted By: Emma Nagel
GOAL by Drake Kelbel, Layla Assist by Nagel, Emma.
76:56
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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