MIDLAND, Mich. - The Lewis women's soccer team opened the 2010 season with a 3-0 defeat at Northwood on Thursday afternoon.
The Flyers (0-1) and Timberwolves (1-0) were scoreless late in the first half when Northwood got on the board with 1:45 remaining. Alyssa Whims had the tally, scoring from 18 yards out. Northwood made it a 2-0 game 1:58 into the second half thanks to a Chelsea Kasperski goal. Northwood finished the scoring on a Heather Rhodes goal at 55:29. Amanda Watson assisted on all three goals.
Junior Allison Schieffer (Channahon, Ill./Minooka) had two shots for the Flyers, including one on goal. Lewis goaltender Megan George (Wauseon, Ohio/Wauseon) made six saves.
Lewis opens conference play on Monday with a home match against Drury at noon.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 6,000 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information. ###
