LEXINGTON, KY - The Eastern Kentucky University women's soccer team closed the week with a scoreless draw against Little Rock on a rainy Sunday at Lexington Sporting Club.
EKU (8-4-2, 4-0-1 UAC) added another point to its conference total, remaining atop the United Athletic Conference standings with 13 points through five matches.
The Colonels recorded 14 shots in the draw, with five landing on target.
Robin Reilly led the attack with five shots, followed by three from
Avery May.
Sophomore goalkeeper
Jordan LeVasseur made five saves to secure her second consecutive shutout and fourth of the season, tying for the most in the UAC. LeVasseur also ranks second in the conference in save percentage and fewest goals allowed.
EKU recorded five shots in the opening half, with
Chiara Premoli and
Rachel Phifer each putting an attempt on target.
Defensively, the Colonels limited the Trojans to one shot on goal before halftime, which LeVasseur turned away.
As rain intensified in the second half, EKU pushed for the breakthrough, tallying nine shots, with
Peyton Smith, May, and Reilly each putting an attempt on target. Despite the pressure, the Trojans held firm to keep the Colonels off the scoreboard.
LeVasseur remained strong under pressure, making four saves in the final 45 minutes to preserve the shutout and secure the draw.
Next Up
The Colonels head to the Lone Star State to face Tarleton on Thursday before closing the week at Abilene Christian.
