Leeker's Game-Winner Over Greenville Keeps Fontbonne Unbeaten In Conference Play
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—There’s now just one team sitting atop the SLIAC standings unbeaten and it’s the Fontbonne University women’s soccer team after its 2-1 win over Greenville.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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Greenville
(6-4-0, 6-1-0)
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1 | 0 | 1 |
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Fontbonne
(8-2-1, 7-0-1)
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1 | 1 | 2 |
Team Stats
Greenville
| Game Statistics | Greenville | Fontbonne |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 7 (4) | 17 (8) |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Fouls | 9 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 12 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—There's now just one team sitting atop the SLIAC standings unbeaten and it's the Fontbonne University women's soccer team after its 2-1 win over Greenville.
Game Breakdown
The Griffins owned a 5-1 shot advantage early but were unable to break the scoreless tie. One of the best scoring chances came in the 26th minute when Alyson Carroll's header from inside the box looked to be headed in, but Grace Gehner was there to tip the shot attempt over the bar and out of play.
Then, in the 28th minute, the Panthers broke the tie when Emma Cadwell's free kick found the head of Jen De Leon De Leon and she flicked it up ahead to Samantha De La Cruz who scored giving them a 1-0 lead.
That lead was short-lived as the Griffins answered in the 40th minute. There was a battle for the loose ball in the box and Katie Leeker came up with it. She passed it over into the box for Mia Biermann and she buried her shot for her first collegiate goal to tie the game at the break.
In the second half, the Griffins continued its offensive push and it paid off in the 71st minute. Molly Kovarik raced to the loose ball near the end line and crossed it towards the top of the box. Leeker was there and she ripped her shot into the top left corner giving Fontbonne a 2-1 lead.
From there, the Griffins remained in control and went on for the one goal victory.
Fontbonne Notables
- The Griffins held a 17-7 shot advantage.
- Krystal Kohenskey posted a game-high six shots.
- Leeker registered her first career game winning goal. She's up to two goals and one assist on the season.
- Kovarik's assist was her 11th in career.
- Mary Beers got the win after making three saves.
Up Next
The Griffins look to close out its homestand with another win when they'll take on rival Webster at 8 p.m.
About Fontbonne University
Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.
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