With 31 fouls called, a very physical battle went to SXU.  SXU was called for 18 fouls to JU’s 13.  SXU dominated the first half with nine shots to Judson’s two.  The Cougars scored in the 22nd minute on a Judson team save.  SXU’s Jessica Martinez headed in the score after a JU defender cleared the ball out of the box to make it 1-0.  JU’s Rebecca O’Donnell (Wheeling, Ill.) had six saves in the first period.

Judson came out strong in the second half and outplayed St. Xavier but could not get the ball in the goal.  JU had several chances to score and out shot the Cougars six to three.  SXU broke the JU offensive pressure in the 86th minute when they scored on a corner kick.  SXU’s Lissa Coby sailed a perfect ball into the box as Aleks Sudar netted the second goal of the game.

JU’s O’Donnell finished the game with seven saves.  SXU out shot Judson, 12-8, but was limited to only three shots in the second half.

Judson will travel to Missouri on Saturday to face Missouri Baptist at 4:00 p.m.

- Go Eagles -