Fayette, Iowa – Sunday afternoon at Pattison Field, Lewis earned a 2-0 victory over Upper Iowa to secure their first conference win of the year
With the result, Lewis moves to 2-0-3 (1-0-1 GLVC) on the season, while Upper Iowa drops to 2-2-2 (0-1-1 GLVC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Flyers struck first early as in the seventh minute, freshman
Caroline Hadler (Elk Grove Ill./Elk Grove HS) received a ball from graduate student
Anna Dazey (Corvallis, Ore./Linfield) and fired it into the back of the net to put Lewis on the board.
Lewis doubled its advantage the forty-third minute when senior
Morgan Krupp (New Baltimore, Mich./Anchor Bay High School) converted a penalty kick to make it a 2-0 contest after being dragged down in the box by Catherine Wolf of Upper Iowa minutes earlier.
The red and white kept the Peacocks at bay in the second half as they limited the home side to just three shots to seal the 2-0 road win.
Overall, the Flyers limited UIU to just five total shots, three of which were saved by sophomore
Josie Graziosi (Galena, OH/Big Walnut) to secure the shutout. Lewis recorded six shots on target, testing Upper Iowa's Sienna Johnson who came up with four saves. Lewis kept steady pressure on the Peacocks' defense, finishing with a 12-5 advantage in shots and a 10-0 margin in corner kicks.
MATCH NOTES
- In a physical game, Lewis committed eight fouls compared to seven from Upper Iowa.
- Lewis is now 5-2 all-time against Upper Iowa
- The Flyers have pitched back-to-back clean sheets for the first time since Oct. 22-27, 2023.
- Hader's goal marked the first of her collegiate career.
UP NEXT
The Flyers return to action on Friday against Truman State.
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 Soccer Alumni Day (Oct. 17)
- Women's Volleyball (Nov. 14)
For the latest news and updates on Lewis women's soccer, visit LewisFlyers.com and follow the Flyers on social media at @lewiswsoccer on Instagram and @LewisWSoccer on X.
