Bloomington, Ill. – Dominican University Women's Soccer wrapped up its non-conference slate at Illinois Wesleyan on Monday.

Results:
Dominican: 1
Illinois Wesleyan: 0

How it Happened:
-To start the match, Sophomore Gianna Stanek came up clutch for DU, making 4 saves in the first 15 minutes.
-Sophomore Ariana Barney recorded the Stars' first shot on target in the 16^th minute.
-Stanek made 2 more saves to close out the first half with Dominican and Illinois Wesleyan tied at 0-0.
-Sophomore Tia Garr had a chance saved by the Titan keeper to open the second half.
-As DU continued to press for the opener, Senior Mia Dosen was able to slot home her first goal of the season unassisted.
-Dosen recorded another shot on target in the 77^th minute as the Stars looked to add an insurance marker.
-Dominican was able to shut the door on Illinois Wesleyan and see out the 1-0 win.
-This marks back-to-back clean sheet victories for DU.
-Both sides had no issue generating offense, as the Stars were outshot 22 to 16.


  Shining Stars:
 -Sophomore Gianna Stanek set a new season-high with 9 saves.
-Senior Mia Dosen was the lone goal scorer of the match while adding 3 shots on target.
-Sophomore Tia Garr fired 2 shots on target.
-Sophomore Ariana Barney notched 2 shots on target in a full 90 minutes.
-Senior Sierra Rioux registered 4 shots.


  Leading the Way:
  Goals: Dosen (1)
  Assists: N/A
  Shots: Rioux (4)
  Shots on Goal: Dosen (3)
  Saves: Stanek (9)
  Minutes: 5 Players (90)

  What's Next:
Dominican University Women's Soccer improves to 3-3-1 on the season. The Stars will continue their busy stretch this week at Rockford on Wednesday, September 24^th, in a return to NACC action. Kick-off will be at 4:00 p.m.
 

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