WAVERLY, Iowa – No. 23 Wartburg women's soccer (2-2-1) defeated Illinois Wesleyan University (1-3) 1-0 at home on Sunday, Sept. 10.
 
Game Summary

• First Half
  • Knights defense was strong early, defending a early corner kick as well as Alena Miller making a save in goal
  • Wartburg got a corner kick of its own and Greta Rothe scored a goal with an assist from Meredith Connor to put the Orange and Black up 1-0
  • Rothe had another shot minutes later, but this one was off target and on the other side Miller made another save before halftime
  • Knights led 1-0 at the break
• Second Half
  • Neither team found a rhythm early in the second half
  • In the 58^th minute, Wartburg had another corner opportunity but Lauren Kirkle's shot was saved by IWU
  • Ellianna Trilling came close to adding to the lead, with a shot that hit the crossbar in the 71^st minute
  • The Knights controlled the rest of the match and closed out a 1-0 win

 
Top Performers

• Rothe
  • Goal
• Connor
  • Assist
• Miller
  • Shutout
  • Five saves

 
Notes/Streaks

• Wartburg remains unbeaten against IWU
  • 3-0 all-time
• Illinois Wesleyan was receiving votes in the national preseason poll
• Third career goal for Rothe and ninth career point
• First career shutout at Wartburg for Miller

Next Time Out
The Knights are back in action on Saturday, Sept. 16 for a match on the road against the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.