RIVER FOREST, Ill. - A late goal kept the Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team's unbeaten start to the year on track at Dominican University Wednesday, Sept. 12. Trailing late into the match, IWU struck in the 88th minute to earn a 1-1 draw and improve to 1-0-3 on the season. DU dipped to 2-0-1.
With the draw, the Titans are out to their first unbeaten start since 2015. That year, the Green and White won its first seven contests and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
Illinois Wesleyan conceded a goal in the 53rd minute and appeared destined for its first setback of the year, but the Titans refused to give up.
Pressing for the equalizer, IWU pieced together several chances but was denied as the 1-0 score held into the final three minutes.
Earning a free kick deep in its defensive half, Illinois Wesleyan booted the ball ahead. The Titans held possession and served a ball across the box, where junior Liza Wiley (Bloomington, Ind.-Home School) slipped a pass to senior Ava Mapes (Golden, Colo.-Lakewood) at the top of the box. With zero hesitation, the senior rocketed a shot into the back of the net to level the score, 1-1.
Each team finished the match with 16 shots, while IWU put 10 on target. The Stars were credited with six on goal. Senior Adriana Ruffolo (Bloomingdale, Ill.-Glenbard North) made five stops in goal.
The Titans look to bounce back Saturday, Sept. 12, as they host Westminster College for Senior Day. Game time is set for 1 p.m., with senior recognitions scheduled to begin prior.
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