KOKOMO, Ind. — Lauren Gill found the back of the net for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College on Thursday evening, but the Pomeroys fell 7-1 to Indiana University Kokomo in River States Conference women's soccer action at Municipal Stadium.
The loss dropped SMWC to 2-14-1 overall and 0-6-1 in conference play, while IU Kokomo improved to 6-9-2 overall and 4-3-1 in the RSC.
Gill provided the offensive highlight for the Pomeroys, scoring an unassisted goal in the ninth minute to even the contest at 1-1. After the Cougars opened the scoring just 2:59 into the match, Gill answered at the 8:49 mark to briefly pull SMWC level.
IU Kokomo regained the lead just over a minute later and added three more goals before halftime to take a 5-1 advantage into the break. The Cougars added two second-half goals to secure the victory.
Blair Pope delivered a strong individual effort in goal for the Pomeroys, recording 15 saves across 90 minutes, including 10 in the second half, as she faced consistent pressure from the Kokomo attack.
Offensively, Gill and
Riley Sabath led SMWC with two shots apiece, while
Makayla Westendorf and
Mya Kurtz each registered a shot on goal. The Pomeroys finished with six shots, placing four on target, and generated five corner kicks.
Kaitlyn Swartzendruber led the Cougars with three goals and an assist as IU Kokomo finished with 37 shots, including 22 on goal.
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