Midwest Women's Soccer Highlights
The latest round of women's soccer in the Midwest delivered a mix of decisive results and tightly contested draws, setting the tone for the season.
Eastern Illinois opened its campaign with a 2‑0 victory over Valparaiso, marking the team’s first home win since 2022; the match began with an own‑goal by Abby Reinl in the third minute, and Ella Kratochvil added a second goal in the final three minutes while also recording her 15th career shutout, placing her fourth on the program’s all‑time list.
Marshall responded with a 3‑1 triumph over Morehead State, where Brazilian forward Luana Gusmao struck twice to break a shutout streak, and Hannah Carter got on the scoresheet for the first time in her collegiate career.
Southeast Missouri State edged Southern Illinois 1‑0, the only goal coming from Hayley Hogenmiller, while Lindenwood’s 1‑0 shutout of Bellarmine was capped by Mackenzie Compton’s decisive strike.
Southern Indiana and Wright State played to a 0‑0 draw, a result that will be recapped in an upcoming update.