DAYTON – The University of Dayton women's soccer team was back in action Sunday, as they hosted the Atlantic 10 leading Saint Louis Billikens, who are currently ranked 10
th in the NCAA by United Soccer Coaches.
In a hard-fought match, the Billikens would come from behind in the second half and earn a victory over the Flyers. With the loss, the Flyers drop to 12-3-1, now 6-2 in A-10 play. The Billikens win their 13
th straight match, improving to 15-1, 8-0 and in firm control of first place in the Atlantic 10.
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KEY MOMENT
The Flyers jumped out to an early lead in the first half, as
Laney Huber chipped a beautiful shot over the head of Billikens keeper Emily Puricelli, putting the Flyers ahead 1-0 in the fifth minute. The Billikens would answer back just before halftime, as their 42
nd minute goal from Jess Preusser leveled the score at the half.
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Just over halfway through the second half, the Billikens would pull ahead for good in the 70
th minute as a loose ball in the box from a corner kick landed on the foot of Sophia Stram, who slotted the ball past
Batoul Reda to give Saint Louis the 2-1 lead.
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SCORING SUMMARY
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Time              Team             Description
04:03Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DAYÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Laney Huber (5)
                                                Assisted By:
Alicia Donley
41:56Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SLUÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jess Preusser (2)
                                                 Assisted By: Hannah Sawyer , Anna Walsh
69:12Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SLUÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sophia Stram (3)
                                                 Assisted By: Anna Walsh
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The Flyers will return to road action following two straight home matches, as they will head to New York, N.Y. to take on the Fordham Rams Thursday night. The match is set for a 7:00 p.m. kick off.
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