FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Tech women's soccer team hosted the Aquinas College Saints on Saturday afternoon, where the Warriors would put up one of their best performances of the season to earn a 1-1 draw.
The Warriors would start the game strong in the first half, recording multiple shots on goal. In the 24
th minute, the Saints would be given a red card, going down to ten players, giving Tech a big advantage for the rest of the game. However, the short-handed Saints would find the back of the net in the 43
rd minute, just before halftime, to make it 1-0 at the break. The Warriors would continue to stay strong in the second half, scoring quickly in the 54
th minute when
Jillian Lester brough Tech level on an assist from
Chante Perkins. The Orange & Black would keep the pressure on with Lester forcing an Aquinas save 12 minutes later. The Warriors last big chance for a winner came in the 85
th minute when they had two corner kicks, but were unable to capitalize on them. The game would end in a 1-1 draw as the Warrior women ended their 13-game losing streak to the Saints in a massive point earned for the season.
Madison Strain made three saves in goal for the Warriors.
The Warriors now sit at 2-7-3 overall on the season and are 0-3-2 in WHAC play. Tech will play at home against Madonna on Wednesday, October 14
th at 2pm at Warrior Athletic Field.
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