WHEATON, Ill. -- The Augustana Vikings women's soccer team battled through 90 minutes against the Wheaton Thunder on Wednesday, where the Vikings fell 2-0.
Wheaton struck early, finding the back of the net in the sixth minute to take a 1-0 lead. Augustana nearly answered immediately. Jordyn Swanson fired a shot just moments after the opening goal, but Wheaton was there to make the save.
The Thunder continued to pressure the Vikings throughout the opening half, but CCIW Defensive Player of the Week, Sara Schinker, kept Augustana within striking distance. Wheaton eventually doubled its advantage in the 21st minute to make it 2-0.
Despite the deficit, the Vikings continued to create opportunities. Ava Brockell tested in the 39th minute, while Skylar Swanson put another opportunity just wide of the Wheaton goal late in the opening period. Augie entered halftime trailing by two but continued to battle defensively after the break.
Schinker was particularly busy in the second half, making six additional saves to keep the Vikings within reach. Augustana worked to generate opportunities of its own, earning a corner kick and producing a pair of second-half shots, but Wheaton's defense kept the Vikings off the scoreboard.
Schinker finished the night with nine saves, matching her season high in a strong individual performance. Allison Gibeau paced the Vikings offensively with two shots, while J. Swanson, Brockell and S. Swanson each recorded one attempt.
With the loss, Augie moves to 4-5-3 on the season and 0-3-1 in conference play. The Vikings will be back in action next Wednesday, Oct. 14 to host Knox.
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