DECATUR, Ill. - Augustana College women's soccer (5-6-3, 0-4-1) was on the road Saturday afternoon for a matchup at Millikin University (7-5-3, 1-2-3). The Vikings could do little to keep up with the Big Blue, eventually falling 4-0.
Inside the Box Score
How it Happened
First Half
After a pair of Augustana shots missed the net, Millikin began their attack. They had three consecutive shots starting at 14:08, with their third attempt finding the back of the net. The Big Blue struck again less than 10 minutes later to up their lead to 2-0.
Another barrage of Millikin shots came at 37:55. Their first shot was saved by Sara Schinker before a follow-up attempt sailed high and wide. However, a third attempt nine seconds before the end of the half beat Schinker and gave the home team a 3-0 lead heading into halftime.
Second Half
Millikin's offense stayed hot to start the second half as they added another goal 11 minutes into the half to increase their advantage to 4-0. Augie did their best to cut into the lead with four shots on goal between 61:40 and 69:32, but all were saved by the Millikin keeper.
Other than another shot on goal that was saved, Augie could not find any break against the Big Blue, losing by a score of 4-0.
Up Next
Augie plays their final away game on Wednesday, Oct. 21, when they pay Illinois Wesleyan a 7 p.m. visit.
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