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Romeoville, Ill. - The Lewis University women's soccer team is off to their best start since 2007, as the Flyers unleashed their offense on their way to the 4-1 regional victory over Tiffin at Lewis Stadium on Sunday (Sept. 2) afternoon.

With the win, Lewis is now 2-0 on the campaign, while Tiffin falls to 1-1.

Lewis sophomore midfielder Lauren Bowles (Libertyville, Ill./Carmel Catholic) (Libertyville, Ill./Carmel/Olivet Nazarene) led the charge for the Flyers with two goals, including a beautiful header off of a corner kick by senior midfielder Fran Abate (Bartlett, Ill./Bartlett) (Bartlett, Ill./Bartlett) in the 75th minute.

Flyer freshman Maggie Moran (Arlington Heights, Ill./Rolling Meadows) (Arlington Heights, Ill./Rolling Meadows/Purdue) collected a goal and an assist, while junior Hillary Cooper (Batavia, Ill./Batavia) (Batavia, Ill./Batavia/Eastern Kentucky) added her first score in a Lewis uniform. Lewis senior Danielle Warner (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard South) Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard South) assisted on Moran's score.

"I thought we did a nice job moving the ball today" Lewis head women's soccer coach Chris Koenig said. "We stayed within our system and our attack was rewarded for it."

Lewis outshot Tiffin, 17-9, including an 11-3 advantage in shots on goal.

Tiffin's lone score came on a penalty kick at the 50:26 mark, as Lauren Bowyer beat Flyer keeper Mara Bennett (Portage, Mich./Portage Central) (Portage, Mich./Portage Central).

Bennett made two saves on the afternoon, while her counterpart Lindsey Gallagher stopped seven Flyer shots.

Lewis opens Great Lakes Valley Conference play on Friday (Sept. 7), as they welcome Drury to Lewis Stadium for a 7:30 PM showdown.