Game Day Overview
Matchup: No. 3 Lindenwood (8-4-5, 5-2-1 OVC) vs. No. 7 SIUE
Date & Time: Sunday, November 2nd | 1:00 p.m. CT
Location: Hunter Stadium | St. Charles, Mo.
Watch: Live Stats available
Match Preview
The Lindenwood women’s soccer team is set to begin its postseason journey by hosting Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) quarterfinals. Earlier in the season, Lindenwood faced SIUE in Edwardsville, resulting in a draw that sparked a five-match unbeaten run for the Lions. The match will kick off at 1:00 p.m. at Hunter Stadium, as Lindenwood aims to defend its tournament title.
Recap of Last Match
In their most recent outing, the Lions secured a hard-fought draw against Little Rock in an away match. Despite trailing late in the game, Maddy Vasiloff scored in the 89th minute, ensuring the match ended in a 1-1 tie.
Key Statistics
Offensive Performance
- Lindenwood has scored a total of 19 goals this season, placing them fourth in the OVC.
- With an average of 14.12 shots per game, they rank second in the conference.
- The Lions have experienced their longest scoring streak of the season, netting goals in four consecutive matches.
Set Piece Strategy
- Almost 50% of Lindenwood’s goals have originated from set pieces, including five penalty kicks, three corner kicks, and one free kick.
- The team leads the conference with a total of 96 corners, highlighting their effectiveness at creating scoring opportunities from restarts.
Goal Scorers
- Eleven different players have scored this season, with Anna Johnson leading the team with four goals—each being a game-winner.
- Allison Schumpf has contributed three goals, while Mackenzie Compton and Tasneem Dizdarevic have scored twice each.
Defensive Strength
- The squad has allowed just 16 goals across 17 matches, averaging 0.94 goals conceded per game—this is the second-best in the OVC.
- Goalkeeper Caroline Ritter boasts a .822 save percentage, ranking third in the OVC, and leads with nine shutouts.
Fouls and Discipline
Lindenwood has recorded 188 fouls this season, while allowing a conference-low of 116, which grants them a favorable number of set-piece opportunities.
All-Conference Honors
On Wednesday, the OVC announced its All-Conference selections, recognizing five Lindenwood players: Mackenzie Compton, Tasneem Dizdarevic, Rachel Jackson, and Allison Schumpf were named to the second team, while Alysse Lamb earned a spot on the All-Newcomer team.
Opposing Team: SIUE
Entering the quarterfinals with a record of 3-11-5, SIUE finished seventh in the OVC but advanced after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over UT Martin. The Cougars have scored 14 goals this season but allowed 39, resulting in a conference-low goal margin of -1.31.
Key Players
Savannah DeFini leads SIUE in scoring with three goals and one assist, accumulating a total of seven points. Goalkeeper Sarah Bozeman stands out in the OVC, leading the conference with 97 saves and maintaining a save percentage of .740, along with five shutouts.
Next Steps
The winner of this crucial match will move on to the OVC Tournament semifinal, set to take place at Tennessee Tech, where they will compete against the No. 2 seed, Little Rock, on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m.
