ST. LOUIS, MO. - The Washburn Ichabod Soccer team tied #25 Maryville 1-1 in the season opener.

"I thought our performance was a good first step today. I loved how resilient and steadfast the team stayed through some adversity." Washburn Head Coach Davy Phillips said. "We will continue to work on how to turn good performances into results, but I'm so proud of this team for how they played today to get a point on the road vs a Top 25 team!"

FIRST HALF

Washburn's Mackinly Rohn and Belle Kennedy both recorded shots in the 10th minute. 

Maryville's Gina Catanzaro scored in the 37th minute to take the lead late in the first half. 

Washburn recorded three shots, with one being on goal. Harrington recorded two saves in the first half.

SECOND HALF

The Ichabods started the second half strong, recording two shots in the first minute of the half, with one being put on goal by Freshman forward Kate Hinck. 

Maryville received a red card in the 56th minute and finished the match with 10 players. After the red card, Washburn would take control of the game with the extra player on the field.  

In the 89th minute, Wichita, Kan. native Freshman Leah Henke scored to tie the game at 1-1 with only a few seconds remaining. 

NOTES

• Washburn draw the season opener for the second time in school history. They are now 9-11-2 in season openers.

• Washburn recorded 11 shots, with 5 of them on goal.

• The Ichabods took six corners in the game, while Maryville did not take one. 

• Freshman Leah Henke scored in her first game as an Ichabod.

• 8 Freshman made their Washburn debuts in the game. 

UP NEXT

Washburn will play again in the St. Louis area on Saturday afternoon as they take on Missouri-St. Louis at 12 PM.