First Half Onslaught Leads DePaul Past Lindenwood

Thursday, September 15

Chicago, Ill.

4:00 P.M. CT

DePaul University

2-5-0, 0-0-0

Lindenwood

3-5-1, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Lindenwood	0	1	1
DePaul	3	0	3

First Half Onslaught Leads DePaul Past Lindenwood

9/15/2022 7:16:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER

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Parker scores a pair, Soderstrom adds a tally in 3-1 non-conference victory

CHICAGO – Three goals in the first 45 minutes including a pair from senior Sydney Parker led DePaul women's soccer past Lindenwood 3-0 on Thursday afternoon in the non-conference finale.

The Blue Demons strung together a complete match, maintaining their aggressiveness throughout the full 90 minutes while recording a season-high 21 shots including 10 on target.

DePaul (2-5) set the tone early with attacking chances to earn a corner kick in the fifth minute where Ebba Costow triggered the ball to Katie Godden who sent a cross to the far post and connected with Parker on a header to give the Blue Demons an early lead.

A defensive takeaway from Godden in the midfield pushed the Blue Demons down field before sending a ball through to Susie Soderstrom to finish on an empty net and widen the lead to 2-0 in the 31st minute.

A free kick in the 41st minute saw Grace Phillpotts serve the ball to Parker's feet for a volley into the back of the net to put the Blue Demons ahead 3-0 just before the half.

Early in the second half, a scrum in the box saw Lindenwood's Maggie Weller punch a ball past the Blue Demons back line in the 48th minute to cut the lead to a pair.

The Blue Demons maintained the offensive pressure for the remainder of the second half behind a pair of chances from Kristin Boos but did not breakthrough for a tally.

In the victory, DePaul outshot Lindenwood 21-6 while maintaining possession 67 percent of the match.

Demon Doings:

With the win, DePaul goalkeeper Elena Milam earned the third victory of her career after making a save and allowing just one goal.
Godden's two assists on Thursday afternoon marked the first two of her career.
Parker's pair of strikes marked the third and fourth goals in her five seasons in the royal blue and scarlet.
Thursday's matchup marked the first meeting between the two programs, the Blue Demons improve to 1-0 against the Lions.

Up Next: The Blue Demons will have a week off before kicking off conference play at home against Marquette on Thursday, Sept. 29. First touch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Wish Field with coverage on the BIG EAST Digital Network carried on FloSports.