Galesburg, IL – The Prairie Fire couldn’t match the scoring punch of Carroll University in a 6-0 loss in the Homecoming match on Saturday at Jorge Prats Field.

The Pioneers (10-4-1, 6-2 MWC) have won five of their last six matches, including four in a row to stay in position for a berth in the Midwest Conference Tournament.  The four straight wins have all been shutouts.

Carroll scored the first two goals of the match within 7:00, and added a third at 16:15 to lead 3-0 at the intermission.  The Pioneers scored three times in the final 45:00 – at 47:15, 50:18, and 65:10.

Eliane Sauve scored Carroll’s first two goals and finished with three in the match.

The Pioneers outshot the Prairie Fire (3-12, 0-8 MWC) 30-3 overall and 14-1 on goal.

Junior Rachael Koene (Golden Valley, MN, Benilde-St. Margaret's) had six saves in goal for Knox.

The Prairie Fire tries to get back on track on Sunday at home against Beloit College.  The match begins at 11:00 a.m.

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