TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Washburn Ichabod soccer team fell to the Maryville Saints 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at Yager Stadium. Washburn will hit the road for the first time in 2024 with a trip to Southwest Minnesota State on Sep. 13. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Marshall, Minn.
 
Maryville started off hot with a fifth-minute goal from Ulrika Bredin, but the Ichabods equalized just before halftime with a long strike from Cloe Quintana, her first collegiate goal. At the half, Washburn held a slight lead in shots, taking four to Maryville's three.
 
After opening the second half scoreless, Lotte Brands put the Saints on top for good with a 62^nd minute goal. Despite going down a player and being outshot 9-3 in the half, Maryville was able to hold Washburn off the scoreboard and secure the win.
 
Ana Muruzabal tallied her first assist of the season for the Ichabods. Khloe Schuckman and Grace Peterson led the Washburn attack with three shots each. Hailey Beck played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded two saves.
 
Elsa Nilson-Hurtig led Maryville in shots with two, while also recording an assist. Agnes Vilen made five saves in goal for the Saints.