Chicago, Ill — Illinois Tech Women's Soccer secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Elmhurst on Saturday at Stuart Field. The home team dominated with 18 shots, 10 of which were on goal, while maintaining a clean sheet with the help of one save. Key moments included Illinois Tech's first-half performance, where they scored two goals and kept the pressure on with 11 shots. Elmhurst managed only four shots throughout the match.
Illinois Tech established control early in the first half against Elmhurst, with
Kelly Hitchcock scoring the opening goal at the 11:44 mark in her return to the pitch, assisted by
Tvesa Vathulya. Elmhurst's goalkeeper, Erin Fitzharris, was kept busy, saving multiple shots, including attempts from Hitchcock and
Gabriella Baltes.
Grace Yager extended Illinois Tech's lead to 2-0 with a free kick goal sent into the top right corner in the 30th minute.
Illinois Tech started the second half strong with a goal by Vathulya's first collegient in the 47th minute, extending their lead to 3-0. The offensive momentum continued as
Taylor Hernandez found the back of the net in the 56th minute, on an free kick well outside the box, further solidifying Illinois Tech's advantage at 4-0. Elmhurst struggled to respond, managing a few attempts but failing to convert any into goals. Illinois Tech maintained control throughout the half, culminating in a decisive victory.
Illinois Tech Top Performers
Kelly Hitchcock
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- one goal
- five shots
- two shots on goal
- one game-winning goal
Taylor Hernandez
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- one goal
- two shots
- two shots on goal
Grace Yager
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- one goal
- one shot
- one shot on goal
Tvesa Vathulya
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- one goal
- one assist
- three shots
- two shots on goal
Elmhurst Top Performers
Erin Fitzharris
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- 6 saves
Maddie Cummings
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- 1 shot on goal
Katelyn Guolla
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- 1 shot
Kelli Coughlin
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- 1 shot
Up Next
Illinois Tech will host Hope College on September 10 at 7 p.m. at Stuart Field in Chicago, IL.
