LISLE, IL - The Benedictine University women's soccer team was edged by visiting North Central College on Pediatric Cancer Awareness Night.

FINAL SCORE
North Central 2, Benedictine 1

THE DETAILS
• Playing at home for the fifth consecutive time to open the year, Benedictine created chances early
• Sabie Ramirez set up the first goal with a through ball in the 28th minute
• Katy Fredericksen re-directed the ball off the keeper and into the right corner of the net (HIGHLIGHT)
• The goal was the only tally of the half from either side
• North Central was able to tie the game early in the second on penetration into the box in the 48th minute
• The game-winner scored in the 57th minute on a high lob into the top corner
• Cassidy Henson made five saves in net
• North Central held a slim 8-7 edge in shots
• The visitors had posted three consecutive shutouts entering the match
• Benedictine has scored the first goal in three of the contests this year

UP NEXT
Benedictine (2-3) plays on the road for the first time Thursday night at regionally ranked Illinois Wesleyan