Lady Panthers battle the heat in a loss to Simpson College

Elsah, ILL. -- Principia College hosted a double header matchup for soccer today against Simpson from Iowa. Both schools and both men's and women's teams played back-to-back days on one of the hottest weekends we've had this year.
 
Principia started the game strong. The air was hot and heavy and this may have contributed to what turned into a lack-luster first half. The Principia women conceded their first goal in the 17th minute on a low, near-post shot. Simpson's second goal found it's way into the back of the net in the 30th minute.
 
The second half started out as a different story. The Panthers cut the lead in half on a rocket of a goal from Sarai Marcano in the 59th minute following two great passes from Clarice Bruch and Chrissie Fredrikson. However, that was short-lived as Simpson responded not once or twice but with three goals of their own in the next 15 minutes. Principia, not wanting the game to end without more, found a way to find the back of the net one final time with a beautiful goal from Brittany Ouellette in the final minutes of play. The final was 5-2.
 
A look at the box score:
Principia continues to be out-shot, but this game the Panthers posted 14 shots - a vast improvement.
 
They said it:
"This game was more disappointing than the others. We allowed the uncontrollables, like the heat, to affect us. We did not play our best as a unit and that simply can not happen. Playing our best leads to good things and the ultimate definition of success. We will start back at that on Monday." 
        -Associate Head Coach Gervais

Up Next:
The Panthers have a lighter week this week with just one game next Saturday at Millikin.