Romeoville, Ill. – Friday evening at Lewis Stadium, the Lewis Flyers defeated Lincoln (Mo.) 2-1 in GLVC action.
With the result, Lewis improves to 6-1-5 (5-1-3 GLVC), while Lincoln falls to 0-7-4 (0-7-3 GLVC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Flyers struck early in the first half when Timea Rojnik (Bratislava, Slovakia/British Internnational) found the back of the net in the 14th minute, finishing a pass from Breanna Culver (Roscoe, Ill./Wisconsin-Milwaukee) into the upper right corner to give Lewis a 1-0 lead.
Just ten minutes later, Lewis doubled its advantage as Jada Harvey (Roscoe, Ill./Rockford Christian) scored in the 24th minute off an assist from Cosa Bella Milazzo (Orland Park, Ill./Victor J. Andrew), making it 2-0 Flyers.
Lincoln responded early in the second half with a goal from Ivanna Faria in the 49th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1, but Lewis' back line held firm the rest of the way to preserve the victory.
Statistically, Lewis dominated the match, out shooting Lincoln 19-2 overall and 10-2 in shots on goal. The Flyers made their chances count, converting both of their shots into goals. In net, Caitlin Yurkovich (Bartlet, Ill./College of Dupage) had one save to secure the win, while Lincoln's goalkeeper finished with eight saves.
MATCH NOTES
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Harvey scored her third goal of the season.
- Lewis is now 2-0 against Lincoln
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Harvey scored her third goal of the season while Rojnik scored her first goal of the season.
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The Flyers secured their fifth victory of the season, their most wins since 2023
UP NEXT
Lewis is back in action Sunday at noon against UMSL.
50 YEARS OF WOMEN'S ATHLETICS
Lewis University is also organizing several alumni and family events throughout the women's athletic seasons to commemorate this historic milestone. These special gatherings will provide an opportunity for former athletes, families, and supporters to reconnect and celebrate the achievements of women's sports at Lewis. The scheduled events include:
- Women's Volleyball (Nov. 14)
For the latest news, scores, and updates on Lewis women's volleyball, visit LewisFlyers.com and follow the Flyers on social media at @Lewisuwvb on Instagram and @LewisWVBall on X.
