INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler women's soccer team faced Ohio in the Sellick Bowl to open the 2024 season, a contest that ended in a 1-1 draw. The Bobcats, out of the MAC, took a one-goal lead early in the second half, but the Bulldogs responded five minutes later to level the score.
Key Moments
- 58' | Ohio's Rayann Pruss collected a ball 30 yards out and sent a high-arching shot just over the reach of Butler's goalkeeper. The Bobcats took a 1-0 lead.
- 63' | Talia Sommer sent a ball from the middle of the field to the right sideline. Lucia Englund touched the ball past her defended and worked around the corner. Her hard cross was deflected into the air by the Ohio keeper, and Leila Lister was waiting on the far post to head it in. The score was level, 1-1.
Butler Points Summary
GOALS:
Leila Lister
ASSISTS:
Lucia Englund,
Talia Sommer
Bulldog Bits
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Leila Lister's goal was the second of her career.
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Lucia Englund's assist was a career-first.
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Talia Sommer's assist was the 11
th of her career.
· With four saves in the match,
Anna Pierce now has 90 in her career.
Up Next
The Bulldogs host Purdue on Sunday evening. Kickoff in the Sellick Bowl is set for 7 pm.
