ATHENS, Ohio — UIC (0-1-0) fell in its season opener at Ohio University (1-0-0) on Wednesday afternoon, dropping a 2-1 decision at Chessa Field. Freshman
Gracie Lisota scored the Flames' lone goal in the first half. Sophomore goalkeeper
Sidney Lazenby made an impact in goal with five saves in the second half, while redshirt senior netminder
Bella Lister posted three saves during the first half. Senior forward
Camryn Ries was active on offense, finishing with two shots on goal out of her three total attempts.
First Half
- Lister made a crucial save on a bottom center shot from Iro Fakinou at 17:49 to keep the game scoreless. Â
- Lisota scored for the Flames at 32:53 on a 30-yard chip that caught the Ohio keeper off her line, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage.
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- The Bobcats responded with a goal by Meaghan Cochrane at 38:20, leveling the score at 1-1 heading into halftime.
Second Half
- Early in the period, Ries had a shot saved by Ayla Rammel in the 47th minute, starting a series of attempts by the Flames to move back in front.
- Ohio's Ella Deevers had a shot on goal in the 49th minute, but it was saved by Lazenby, maintaining the even scoreline. Â
- The Flames continued to press with shots from graduate student midfielder
Delaney Engel and senior midfielder
Emmy Higgins, both saved by Rammel, with UIC unable to capitalize on opportunities in the 51st and 53rd minutes.Â
- Junior defender
Sydney Bollis came up big for the Flames on defense, twice clearing shots off the line in the 77th minute to keep the match tied.
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- Cochrane scored the deciding goal for the Bobcats in the 81st minute. Â
Next Up
UIC opens its home schedule at 4 p.m. (CT) Sunday, welcoming Eastern Illinois to Flames Field. Prior to the match, UIC will honor its 2025 Missouri Valley Conference championship team and unveil banners at Flames Field recognizing the team's inaugural conference title and NCAA Tournament appearance.
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