WHEATON, Ill. -- The Augustana Vikings women's soccer team was defeated on the road on Saturday, falling to the Wheaton Thunder by a score of 2-0.

The Thunder got on the board early in the contest, notching a score in the ninth minute of action for a quick 1-0 lead. The one-goal differential remained intact through halftime, with Wheaton holding an 8-3 advantage in shots after 45 minutes of action. Carson Kekelik collected the first attempt at the net for either team in the eighth minute, while Liesl Whitener and Chassity Colburn each added a shot later on.

In the second, the Vikings had a penalty kick opportunity just seconds into the second half, but could not connect as the shot was saved by the Wheaton keeper. The home team contributed an insurance goal shortly after, eventually holding on for the 2-0 win. The Thunder again held a large margin in shots, posting an 11-3 disparity in the second half alone. Jordyn Swanson and Caelan Cole each tallied one attempt in the frame.

With the loss, Augie drops to 7-4-2 overall and 1-3 in the CCIW. The team will be back in action on Wednesday vs. Illinois Wesleyan.