Women's Soccer Settles for CCAC Conference Tie After Conceding Late Goal

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – The Roosevelt University women's soccer team tied Judson University by the score of 1-1 on Saturday, March 20 at Morris Field, marking the second consecutive Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) draw for the Lakers.

After a scoreless and evenly played first half with both teams posting six shots, the Lakers drew first blood in the 53^rd minute when Gabi Christidis (SO/Rockford, Ill.) scored off a long, diagonal pass from Ashley Capetillo (SO/Chicago, Ill.). The goal was the fifth of the season for Christidis and the sophomore has now scored in five straight games. RU kept up the pressure in the second half, holding a 9-3 edge in shots, but Judson found the equalizer with just 1:38 left in regulation to force overtime. Both teams had two shots each in overtime but were unable to find the back of the net.

GAME DETAILS

Score: Judson 0 1 0 0 1
Roosevelt 0 1 0 0 1

Records: Roosevelt 2-3-2, 2-3-2 (CCAC) // Judson 2-3-1, 2-3-1 (CCAC)

Location: Morris Field | Arlington Heights, Ill.

THE NUMBERS

• Gabi Christidis scored in her 5^th straight game & the goal was her 5^th of the season
• Ashley Capetillo picked up her 1^st assist of the year
• Alyssa Darling (SR/South Beloit, Ill.) made 6 saves in goal for the Lakers
• The Lakers outshot the Eagles 17-11 in the contest
• Judson held a 4-2 edge over the Lakers in corner kicks

NEWS & NOTES

• Gabi Christidis leads the Lakers in scoring with 5 goals & 3 assists for 13 points
• The Lakers are now 2-6-1 all-time versus the Eagles
• Click here to view the current CCAC Conference standings

NEXT UP

The Eagles travel to Crown Point, Ind. on Tuesday, March 23 to take on Governors State University in a CCAC Conference match. Kick-off is scheduled for 1pm at the Crown Point Sportsplex.