Fulton, MO - Stephens College soccer battled Westminster College on Tuesday evening, falling 1-0 at Kent & Judith Mueller Stadium. The loss moves the Stars to 3-3-2 on the season.
Westminster scored the lone goal of the match in the 29th minute to take a 1-0 advantage into halftime. Stephens generated four shots in the opening 45 minutes, including a shot on goal from Eastin Colyer in the 21st minute and another from Lourdes Dias late in the half.
The Stars continued to push for the equalizer in the second half. Colyer opened the period with a shot before Carsyn Osborn nearly leveled the match in the 48th minute, sending an attempt off the right post. Stephens continued to create opportunities down the stretch, including another shot on goal from Colyer in the 81st minute, but was unable to find the back of the net.
Stephens played a majority of the match down a player following a red card in the 34th minute but held Westminster scoreless for the remainder of the contest.
Petra Brncova turned in a strong performance in goal for the Stars, recording nine saves while allowing just one goal in 90 minutes. Colyer led the Stephens attack with four shots, including two on goal, while Amaura Austell added two shots. Osborn and Dias each recorded one attempt.
Stephens finished the match with eight shots, three on goal and three corner kicks, while Westminster totaled 12 shots and five corners.
The Stars come back home this Saturday and will celebrate Senior Day before the match begins at 1:00pm at Battle High School.Â
