ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – The Roosevelt University women's soccer team played their third game in five days, defeating Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) foe Saint Xavier University by the score of 1-0 on Saturday, March 6 at Morris Field in Arlington Heights, Ill.
The Lakers dominated play throughout the game, but were unable to find the back of the net until late in the game despite outshooting the Cougars 18-3 in the contest. Gabi Christidis (SO/Rockford, Ill.) scored the game winner in the 8oth minute off a shot to the near post on an assist from Johana Camargo (SO/Chicago, Ill.), who won the ball in the midfield and slotted a perfect ball to Christidis for the goal.
GAME DETAILS
Score: Saint Xavier 0 0 0
Roosevelt 0 1 1
Records: Roosevelt 2-1, 2-1 (CCAC) // Saint Xavier 0-4, 0-4 (CCAC)
Location: Morris Field | Arlington Heights, Ill.
THE NUMBERS
- Gabi Christidis' goal was the first of this season for the sophomore
- The Lakers held an 18-3 shot advantage over the Cougars
- Alyssa Darling (SR/South Beloit, Ill.) & Sara Hernandez (FR/West Covina, Calif.) both played a half in goal to share the shutout with Darling making 2 saves & Hernandez registering 1
NEWS & NOTES
- The Lakers are now 2-5-1 versus the Cougars in the all-time series
- RU has started the season 2-1 for the first time since 2015
- Click here to view the current CCAC Conference standings
NEXT UP
The Lakers travel to South Bend, Ind. on Tuesday, March 9 to take on Holy Cross College in another CCAC Conference contest. Kick-off is set for 5pm at TCU School Field.
