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Recap | Soccer Holds on Versus SIUE to Win Battle of Southern Illinois
09/05/2025 | 12:22:00 | Women's Soccer
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois soccer team (5-1-0, 0-0-0) traveled to Edwardsville tonight to face the Cougars of SIUE (1-5-1, 0-0-0). In a tight contest, the Salukis held onto a late, one-goal lead to come away victorious, 3-2.
"Great response from two days on the training ground," says head coach Graeme Orr. "Some excellent freshman performances tonight emphasized with Londyn Soto and Dior Knorr. Fantastic feeling to win on the road. Now we recover, go again Sunday against a well coached team."
Inside the Box Score
How It Happened
First Half
Both squads put a shot on net within the opening five minutes, but neither goalkeeper budged and kept the game scoreless. The Salukis then put up shots in the 20th and 21st minutes, but Edwardsville's keeper kept SIU off the board still.
The Salukis finally broke through at the 38:11 mark when Latenser put one into the top right of the net and gave SIU a 1-0 lead. This lead held for the final seven mintues of the first half, sending the teams to the locker rooms with SIU holding a 1-0 advantage.
Second Half
It did not take long into the second half for the Cougars to find the equalizer, as they tied the game 1-1 just six mintues into the back half. However, the Salukis quickly retook the lead in the 59th minute when Knorr scored off an assist from Soto.
Katamoto then extended the SIU lead five minutes later to make it 3-1, Salukis. After 12 minutes of back-and-forth action, the Cougars pulled back within one at 75:30, but SIU was able to hold on for the remaining 15 minutes, thanks partially to a final save from Murray, securing the 3-2 win for SIU.
Up Next
SIU concludes a five-game roadtrip on Sunday, Sept. 7, when they visit Lindenwood at 4:30 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.
"Great response from two days on the training ground," says head coach Graeme Orr. "Some excellent freshman performances tonight emphasized with Londyn Soto and Dior Knorr. Fantastic feeling to win on the road. Now we recover, go again Sunday against a well coached team."
Inside the Box Score
- SIU goals came courtesy of Dory Latenser, Dior Knorr, and Nao Katamoto.
- Dana Nadda and Londyn Soto added assists in the game.
- Lily Murray made her second career start in goal, making four saves on six shots faced.
How It Happened
First Half
Both squads put a shot on net within the opening five minutes, but neither goalkeeper budged and kept the game scoreless. The Salukis then put up shots in the 20th and 21st minutes, but Edwardsville's keeper kept SIU off the board still.
The Salukis finally broke through at the 38:11 mark when Latenser put one into the top right of the net and gave SIU a 1-0 lead. This lead held for the final seven mintues of the first half, sending the teams to the locker rooms with SIU holding a 1-0 advantage.
Second Half
It did not take long into the second half for the Cougars to find the equalizer, as they tied the game 1-1 just six mintues into the back half. However, the Salukis quickly retook the lead in the 59th minute when Knorr scored off an assist from Soto.
Katamoto then extended the SIU lead five minutes later to make it 3-1, Salukis. After 12 minutes of back-and-forth action, the Cougars pulled back within one at 75:30, but SIU was able to hold on for the remaining 15 minutes, thanks partially to a final save from Murray, securing the 3-2 win for SIU.
Up Next
SIU concludes a five-game roadtrip on Sunday, Sept. 7, when they visit Lindenwood at 4:30 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
SIUC
SIUE
Goals
3
2
Shots
17
12
Shots on Goal
8
7
Saves
4
5
Corners
6
5
Fouls
8
13
Scoring Plays
Dory Latenser (3)
Assisted By: Dana Nadda
Header from far side off corner kick
38:11
Alayna Hauser (2)
Assisted By: Claire Nieroda , Anna Zichella
Quick hits in the box
51:01
Dior Knorr (2)
Assisted By: Londyn Soto
Breakaway
58:37
Nao Katamoto (2)
Far post
63:06
Aleah Minehart (1)
Assisted By: Taylor Babb , Akeelah Omokhua
GOAL by SIUE Minehart, Aleah Assist by Babb, Taylor and Omokhua, Akeelah.
75:30
Game Leaders
Players
def
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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