JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Casey Merkle’s goal in the 17th minute Saturday proved to be the difference as the Lawrence University women’s soccer team defeated Illinois College 1-0 in a Midwest Conference match at England Field.
Merkle scored at 16:26 as she got the ball over the head of goalkeeper Cat Solberg for the only score of the match.
Lawrence goalkeeper Patsy Kealey made five saves to earn the shutout for Lawrence (6-4-0, 1-1-0 MWC). Solberg stopped 11 shots for the Lady Blues (3-6-2, 0-2-1). Lawrence had a 17-11 edge in shots.