Box Score Chicago, Ill — Illinois Tech Women's Soccer (3-0-1, 0-0-0) and Hope College (2-2-1, 0-0-0) battled to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night at Stuart Field, with Hope equalizing in the second half to secure the tie. Illinois Tech remains unbeaten with a record of 3-0-1 after the draw. 

The first half began with Illinois Tech taking early control, as Allison Murray scored the opening goal in the 11th minute, assisted by Taylor Hernandez. Just 15 minutes later, Tvesa Vathulya extended the lead with a goal, bringing the score to 2-0. Despite a quick response from Hope's Grace Fowler in the 27th minute, Illinois Tech maintained a 2-1 advantage going into the break, aided by a strong defensive effort and multiple saves by Kayla Hampton.

The second half began with Illinois Tech showing offensive intent, as Vathulya and Hannah Ramos each took early shots at goal. Despite this pressure, Hope leveled the match at 2-2 in the 66th minute with a goal from Claudia Folkert. Illinois Tech continued to press, with Vathulya testing the Hope goalkeeper Clara Feenstra again in the 78th minute, but the effort was saved, maintaining the draw as the half concluded.

Illinois Tech Top Performers  

Allison Murray  
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- one goal  
- three shots  
- two shots on goal  

Taylor Hernandez  
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- one assist  
- one shot  

Tvesa Vathulya  
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- one goal  
- six shots  
- two shots on goal  

Hope Top Performers  

Clara Feenstra  
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- 4 saves  
- 90 minutes played  

Grace Fowler  
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- 2 shots, both on goal  
- 1 goal  

Claudia Folkert  
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- 1 shot on goal  
- 1 goal

Up Next
the Scarlet Hawks hit the road for the first time this year traveling to Terre Haute, Indiana, to face Rose-Hulman on September 13. The match is set for a 1 p.m. kickoff.