CHARLESTON, Ill. – Eastern Illinois posted its third shutout of the season as the Panthers moved to 2-2-1 on the season with a 1-0 win over Chicago State on Friday afternoon at Lakeside Field.
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The EIU defense was able to help goalkeeper
Faith Davies post her third clean sheet of the season as the Panthers did not allow a Chicago State shot on goal. In the match the Cougars had eight total shots.
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EIU's offense came late in the first half as
Serra Pizano was able to break free and knock home a pass from
Michaela Danyo in the 43rd minute.Â
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It was one of 11 shots in the match for EIU, four of them on goal.Â
Amanda DaSilva,
Nicoletta Anuci, Danyo and Pizano all had shots on goal for EIU.
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The Panthers travel to play at Cincinnati on Sunday evening with the match carried on ESPN+ with a 5 p.m. kick.Â
