BARBOURVILLE, Ky. — CIU women's soccer and Union Commonwealth played to a scoreless draw Saturday at Williamson Stadium.
CIU (0-1-1) controlled much of the offensive pressure, finishing with 10 shots compared with seven for Union Commonwealth. The Rams also held a 4-3 advantage in shots on goal and earned four corner kicks to the opponent's one.
CIU had an early opportunity to take the lead when Lohrane Boaventura drew a penalty kick in the third minute. Boaventura's attempt was saved, keeping the match scoreless. Resa Slack also put a shot wide moments later as the Rams continued to apply pressure.
Sydney Thoman recorded CIU's first shot on goal from the run of play in the 41st minute, but her attempt was saved. Olivia Young added a shot wide shortly after halftime before Reagan Worsley forced another save in the 62nd minute.
The Rams continued to create chances late in the match. Young put another shot on target in the 82nd minute, while Lauren Jackson recorded two additional attempts in the final 10 minutes, including a shot that went high in the 87th minute.
Defensively, CIU goalkeeper Hailey Resetar made three saves to record her second shutout of the season. The Rams held Union Commonwealth without a goal allowing only three shots on target.
The Rams return to action with another AAC matchup against Montreat College on the road on Sept. 23.
