Women's Soccer Draws Against Whitman

(photo credit: Stephen Bates, WCS Photography)
(photo credit: Stephen Bates, WCS Photography)

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Illinois Tech women's soccer team tied with Whitman College, 1-1, at Stuart Field, Sunday afternoon.

How It Happened

  • Katie Hoefgen scored her third goal of the season in the seventh minute of the match after her first shot attempt was blocked and she rebounded to knock it in.
  • Whitman College tied the match as Renee van Bergeijk had the equalizer in the 76th minute.  
  • Illinois Tech had a few more chances to score but unable to capitalize.
  • Catherine Klemp also had a huge save for Illinois Tech in the 88th minute as Whitman's Chloe Young had a near goal.
  • Allie Seracuse recorded two saves for Whitman including a huge save in the 89th minute as Katie Hoefgen had a header attempt that almost trickled in.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

  •  Catherine Klemp came in the match in the second half and recorded four saves.
  •  Katie Hoefgen continued her hot start to the season, adding her third goal of the season for the Scarlet Hawks. Hoefgen also had six shots.
  •  Jaime Griggs had three shots with one being on goal.
  •  Caitlin Kenoian did well in her first career start at Illinois Tech, not allowing a goal in the first half.

Up Next

  • Illinois Tech returns to action Saturday, Sept. 8 as the Scarlet Hawks take on Lake Forest College with match time scheduled for 5:00 p.m. (CT).