JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Webster University women's soccer team rallied from an early deficit to defeat Illinois College, 2-1, Wednesday evening at England Stadium. Webster improves to 3-2-0 on the season with the win.
The Gorloks fell behind in the 15th minute when the Lady Blues found the back of the net to take a 1-0 lead.
Webster answered just under eight minutes later as Malaya Blakely scored her sixth goal of the season in the 23rd minute. Riley Cappozzo assisted on the goal, tying the match at 1-1.
The score remained tied through halftime before the Gorloks took their first lead of the night in the 70th minute. Emily O'Reagan scored her first goal of the season off an assist from Lucy Elfrink to put Webster ahead 2-1.
Illinois College continued to pressure the Gorloks late, but Webster goalkeeper Leia Adkins came up with several key saves to preserve the lead. Adkins finished the match with nine saves, including three in the second half.
Blakely led Webster's offensive attack with eight shots, including four shots on goal, while O'Reagan recorded three shots and one shot on goal.
Webster finished with 17 shots and six shots on goal, while Illinois College recorded 20 shots and 10 shots on goal. Illinois College held a 9-4 advantage in corner kicks.
The Gorloks will return to action Saturday, Sept. 26, when they travel to Carlinville, Ill., to take on Blackburn College in their first SLIAC matchup of the year. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
