Box Score RICHMOND, Va. - Katie Walsh made seven saves for Saint
Louis, but Richmond managed to score a goal in the 81st minute for a 1-0 Atlantic
10 Conference victory over the Billikens Sunday afternoon at Robins Stadium.
Richmond
improved to 7-7-1 overall and 3-2-1 in conference play, while Saint Louis
slipped to 3-8-3, 1-3-1.
Walsh kept the
Billikens in the game following intermission, making six of her seven saves as
Richmond amassed a 13-2 advantage in total shots during the final 45 minutes.
The Spiders
finally broke through, however, when Becca Wann, assisted by Ashley Williams,
scored from close range at the 80:40 mark for her seventh goal of the season.
Alli Reimer had two shots on goal for
Saint Louis.
"Despite the
loss, our team played great and with a lot of heart," head coach Kat Mertz said. "I'm proud of their
continuing effort."
The
Billikens return home to take on A-10 foe Saint Joseph's Friday, Oct. 19, at 7
p.m. The match has been designated as the Kicks Against Breast Cancer Game.
Saint Louis will wear pink jerseys that will be auctioned off, with all
proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Additional donations for the
American Cancer Society will be accepted throughout the game.
