Box Score TOPEKA, Kan. – The Washburn women's soccer team remains perfect at home after posting a 1-0 victory over Lindenwood Friday night at Yager Stadium.
 
The Ichabods put up a strong defensive first half holding Lindenwood to 5 shots. Washburn maintained a steady pace and held off all of the Lions attempts to hit the back of the net resulting in both teams heading into the break scoreless.
 
Washburn turned up its intensity at the start of the second period settling into its aggressive style of play and maintaining possession for a large portion of the second period. As time dwindled down Lindenwood attacked goalkeeper Kaitlin Minnich with a barrage of shots none of which were able to hit the back of the net. Seconds into the 81^st minute Ellie Karloff headed to the corner to attempt the Ichabods first corner kick of the period. The ball sailed to the middle of the box and was popped up and met by Kate Combs who knocked it in for her first goal of the season. Washburn would continue its strong defensive showing until time ran out to improve to 8-4-1 on the season.
 
Minnich played every minute in goal for Washburn picking up seven saves.
 
"I thought we played pretty well most of the game", said head coach Chris Jones. "It was a pretty good game and we did our jobs well. We let down late and allowed them to really gain momentum, so we need to finish the game strong. Kate (Combs) scoring was huge for her and us. Sometimes you have to grind out a win against good opposition. The girls played hard and played our game. We have yet to play our best soccer".
 
Washburn will resume play on Sunday when it matches up with No. 2 Central Missouri at 2 p.m. at Yager Stadium.