Bloomington, Ill. – Augustana women's soccer (7-6, 3-3) traveled to Illinois Wesleyan (6-6-1, 3-1) for a road match within the CCIW.
 
The Vikings started the scoring first with an early score from Liesl Whitener. Whitener collected a pass from Abby DeGustino in the 19^th-minute and scored her third goal of the season to put Augie on top 1-0.
 
Augustana held onto their narrow advantage into halftime, but quickly saw their lead fade. Just after the halftime break concluded, in the 47^th-minute, Erin Peck scored an unassisted goal to tie the match.
 
Knotted at one, Illinois Wesleyan eventually delivered the game-winning blow when Caelyn Steffens was assisted by Izzy Mitra in the 64^th-minute. Steffens' score was her seventh of the season, and ultimately won the game for the Titans.
 
IWU and Augie attempted the same number of shots on goal with nine, but the Titans outshot Augustana overall 16-12.
 
In goal, Janey Castoe made seven total saves for Augustana in the loss while Maria Fields saved eight balls for the Titans.
 
Augustana will continue their road stretch for their next game when they travel to Elmhurst on Wednesday, Oct. 20.