Women's Soccer Falls to #10 UChicago in Regular Season Finale - Illinois Tech

Illinois Tech women’s soccer wrapped up its regular season on Thursday with a tight 1-0 loss to the University of Chicago at Stuart Field, according to illinoistechathletics.com.

The Scarlet Hawks dropped to 14-6-0 overall and finished conference play at 11-1-0. Meanwhile, the Maroons improved to 12-1-1 overall and 4-0-1 in conference play. Despite the physical pressure from the visitors, Illinois Tech goalkeeper Clara Estiandan kept her squad within striking distance all afternoon.

Early Breakthrough Sets the Tone

The match turned in the opening minutes. Just over a minute into the contest, Estiandan denied Kamiryn Braxton Grimes on a penalty kick following an early Maroons corner. The reprieve was brief. At 7:22, Braxton Grimes capitalized on an assist from Kaitlyn Gomez to secure what would stand as the game-winning goal.

UChicago kept the pressure high through the first half, forcing Estiandan into a season-high 10 saves over 90 minutes of action. The Scarlet Hawks managed just three shots all afternoon, with Kaitlyn Walsh recording the lone shot on goal for the hosts at the 29:58 mark. Olivia Roy added an attempt just seconds later that sailed high, while Tvesa Vathulya missed wide right in the waning minutes.

Conference Tournament Quarterfinal Awaits

History favors the visitors in this matchup, as Illinois Tech moved to 1-7-1 all-time against UChicago. Yet the regular-season finale serves primarily as a final tune-up.

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The Scarlet Hawks turn their attention immediately to the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament. Illinois Tech hosts Concordia University Chicago on Saturday at 1:00 PM at Stuart Field for the quarterfinal round.