Box Score

A goal early in the match proved to be the difference as the Prairie Fire defeated Illinois College 1-0 Wednesday afternoon at Jorge Prats Field.

Junior Arielle Dorman (Bothell, WA) scored her 12th goal of the season at the 3:53 mark off a corner kick by fellow junior Sam Thomas (Algonquin, IL) as Knox (3-11-1, 1-5-1 MWC) earned its first Midwest Conference match of the season. 

IC (4-9-4, 0-5-3 MWC) remains winless in league play.

The Prairie Fire defense held strong the entire match.  The Lady Blues outshot the Fire 22-4 overall and 12-2 on goal.

Senior Emily Turner (Kildeer, IL) and sophomore Rachael Koene (Golden Valley, MN) teamed up in goal to shut out IC.  Turner had two saves and Koene recorded 10.

The coaching staff and the team recognized senior Alex Rauland (Frankfurt, Germany) before the match.  Rauland's family was on hand to see her contribute to the victory.

The Prairie Fire resumes play Saturday at home against Lake Forest College.  The match at Jorge Prats Field begins at 1:00.

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