CHICAGO, Ill. - The Elmhurst University women's soccer team earned a 3-1 victory over North Park University on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
The Bluejays created seven first-half shots before Calli Edwards broke through with 30 seconds left before the half off an assist from Maddie Cummings, sending Elmhurst into halftime ahead 1-0.
Nora Simon doubled the lead at 57:21 with an impressive strike from midfield after a scramble by the Vikings keeper. North Park (4-10-2, 1-4-1 CCIW) answered at 60:55, and Elmhurst capped off the pressure with a final goal by Alaina Clark to secure the victory.
Lauren Nevins led the Bluejays (12-4, 4-2 CCIW) with six shots, while Edwards put both of her attempts on goal. Kelli Coughlin, Sophia Burkhead, and Clark all supported the win, with two shots and one on goal apiece. Erin Fitzharris recorded two saves over 90 minutes. Elmhurst finished with a 21-10 advantage in shots and a 4-3 edge in corner kicks.
Up Next: Bluejays return to action Saturday, Oct. 24 at Langhorst Field in Elmhurst, Ill., facing off against Carroll University. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
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