Chicago, Ill. – Dominican University Women's Soccer was on the road for its biggest test of the season so far at Illinois Tech on Wednesday.

Results:
Dominican: 1
Illinois Tech: 5

How it Happened:
-Illinois Tech came out of the gates firing, but Sophomore Gianna Stanek was up for the challenge in goal for Dominican, making 3 saves in the first 27 minutes of the contest.
-In the 29^th minute, Senior Mia Dosen had DU's best chance of the first half, but her shot was saved by the Scarlet Hawks' keeper.
-IIT struck first on the brink of halftime, putting the Stars behind 1-0 heading into the break.
-The Scarlet Hawks added four goals between the 53^rd and 57^th minutes, extending their lead to 5-0.
-In the 69^th minute, Sophomore Tia Garr had an effort on goal drift just high of the crossbar.
-Garr then won a penalty for DU in the 78^th minute. Dosen stepped up and buried her 4^th of the season, making it a 5-1 game.
-Dosen and the Stars pushed for more offense late, but would be held out the rest of the game by Illinois Tech.
-DU would fall by a final score of 5-1.

  Shining Stars:
-Senior Mia Dosen tallied DU's lone goal of the day from the penalty spot and led the Stars with 3 shots, 2 of which found the target.
-Sophomore Tia Garr notched a shot and logged all 90 minutes.
-Sophomore Gianna Stanek made 10 saves in the defeat, a new season-high.


  Leading the Way:
  Goals: Dosen (1)
  Assists: N/A
  Shots: Dosen (3)
  Shots on Goal: Dosen (2)
  Saves: Stanek (10)
  Minutes: 6 Players (90)

What's Next:
Dominican University Women's Soccer falls to 7-5-1 (5-3 NACC) on the season. DU is back at home for Senior Day and a White Out on Saturday, October 18^th, against Lakeland University. Kick-off will be at 12:00 p.m. and will be preceded by Senior Day festivities.
 
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