The Panthers started off strong in the first half of the match with goalie Caitlin Richards making some key saves for the team. Her efforts helped to keep the Bulldogs from scoring, even as seven shot attempts came her way. UNI also got four shot attempts off on Drake’s goalkeeper. 

Coming out of the second half, Olivia Bohl would put the Panthers on the scoreboard under a minute into the half with a 1-0 score. The Bulldogs would answer back with a score in the 56th minute and would have a shot at a penalty kick, but Richards made a needed save for the Panthers to keep the score 1-1. 

Closing in on the 65th minute, the Bulldogs would find their way to take the lead and make the score 2-1. UNI attempted to make a goal in the final minutes, but Drake came out on top. Olivia Knoepfle and Bohl each finished with two shot attempts, while Denise Camarena, Lauren Heinsch, Kylie Knief and Macy Smith each had one shot. Richard finished the game with four saves. 

The UNI Soccer team concludes regular season play this week with a home matchup on Thursday versus Murray State and a road contest Sunday against Illinois State. MVC Tournament play starts next Thursday, October 31.