Marian University women’s soccer (3-7-2, 1-5-0 NACC) battled back in the second half but was unable to complete a comeback, falling to Illinois Tech 4-1.

• The opening 20 minutes of the match-up remained relatively quiet, with neither team recording a shot on goal.
• Illinois Tech broke through at the 24:19 mark, converting a penalty kick to take a 1-0 lead.
• The Scarlet Hawks continued to apply pressure and recorded back-to-back shots in the 29th minute, with the second finding the back of the net to extend their lead to 2-0.
• The Sabres came out strong in the second half, cutting the deficit to 2-1 just 5:19 in with a goal from Sophia Romo, assisted by Jasmin Molina and Brianna Guelig.
• Marian continued to build momentum with Emily Gordillo putting another shot on goal, but the attempt was saved.
• The Scarlet Hawks halted the Sabre momentum at the 67:35 mark, scoring to regain a two-goal advantage at 3-1.
• Illinois Tech added its final goal at the 83:48 mark to close out the match with a 4-1 victory.

• Illinois Tech finished with a 16-6 edge in shots and had a 9-3 advantage for shots on goal.
• The Scarlet Hawks also had a 9-3 edge for corner kicks.
• Illinois Tech was called for eight fouls compared to nine for Marian.
• The Sabres are winless in nine matches against Illinois Tech.

	Sophia Romo scored the lone goal of the game for Marian.
	Cristal Muniz (3-7-2) made four saves in goal for the Sabres.
	Brianna Guelig recorded two shots for Marian.

Date posted: October 5, 2026