QUINCY, Ill. - The Quincy University women's soccer team battled Maryville University to a 0-0 draw Wednesday night at Jack Mackenzie Field, with both defenses holding firm through 90 minutes of conference action.
Neither side was able to find the breakthrough, but the Hawks created several opportunities throughout the match and finished the night with an 8-6 advantage in shots.
Quincy also put two shots on frame, matching Maryville's total, while both goalkeepers recorded two saves.
The result moves Quincy to 4-3-6 overall and 4-2-4 in conference play, while Maryville moves to 6-4-3 overall and 6-1-2 in league action.
First Half
The opening half saw Quincy establish an early attacking presence, with the Hawks recording four shots compared to two from Maryville.
Rebecca Rheinheimer provided one of Quincy's first opportunities in the seventh minute, putting a shot toward the bottom left corner that was saved by Maryville goalkeeper Agnes Vilen. Just over three minutes later,
Claudia Andreu tested Vilen again with a shot toward the top of the goal, but Vilen made another save to keep the match scoreless.
Quincy continued to pressure forward, earning corner kicks in the 10th and 32nd minutes. Andreu also recorded another shot in the 22nd minute, while
Emily Richardson added a chance in the 34th minute.
Maryville created its first significant opportunity in the 21st minute when Sophia Carter sent a shot wide left. The Saints later earned their first corner kick of the night in the 44th minute, setting up one of their best chances of the opening half.
With only seconds remaining before halftime, Maryville's Emily Doane put a shot toward the top of the goal, but Quincy goalkeeper
Libby Kamp came up with the save to preserve the 0-0 score heading into the break.
The first half also featured the first caution when Quincy's
Emma Tell was shown a yellow card at 39:19.
Despite Quincy holding a 4-2 edge in shots during the opening 45 minutes, neither team was able to capitalize, sending the match into halftime deadlocked.
Second Half
The second half remained a defensive battle, with both teams continuing to search for an opening. Quincy again finished the half with four shots, while Maryville increased its attacking pressure with four shots of its own.
Maryville earned an early corner kick in the 52nd minute, and the Saints were able to generate several chances as the half progressed. Quincy, however, continued to answer defensively and kept Maryville off the scoreboard.
Jessie Newton had Quincy's first recorded shot of the second half in the 58th minute, sending an attempt over the goal. Rheinheimer then created multiple opportunities of her own, recording shots in the 69th and 74th minutes.
The match became increasingly physical as the second half progressed. Maryville's Reese Cannon received a yellow card in the 57th minute, while Quincy and Maryville combined for 21 fouls over the course of the match. Quincy was whistled for 17 fouls, compared to 13 for Maryville.
The Saints nearly found a late opening when Ava Ernst put a shot toward the bottom left corner in the 82nd minute, but Kamp was there to make the save.
Quincy continued to look for a late winner as well.
Abbie Martin recorded a shot in the 85th minute, but the Hawks ultimately could not find the back of the net.
The final minutes featured one more caution, with Quincy's
Gracie Vierra receiving a yellow card at 89:33. Maryville earned its third and final corner kick shortly before the final whistle, but Quincy's defense held firm to secure the shutout.
Kamp finished the night with two saves in 90 minutes, while Vilen also recorded two saves for Maryville.
By the Numbers
Quincy finished with eight total shots to Maryville's six and held a 4-2 advantage in shots during the first half before the Saints matched the Hawks with four shots apiece in the second half.
Rheinheimer led Quincy with three shots, including one on goal, while Andreu finished with two shots and one shot on target. Newton and Martin each added one shot, while Richardson recorded one attempt.
The physical nature of the contest was reflected in the total fouls and three yellow cards that were shown during the match.
Although neither side was able to break through offensively, Quincy's defensive effort kept Maryville off the scoreboard for all 90 minutes and allowed the Hawks to collect another result in conference play.
Quincy will continue conference play against Southwest Baptist University on Saturday, October 10th with kickoff at 12:00 PM. The Hawks will also be having Senior Day where they will recognize their dedicated seniors.Â
