Crestview Hills, Ky. – The University of Findlay women's soccer team battled Thomas More University to a 0-0 draw on Saturday, October 10, at Republic Bank Field. The Oilers controlled much of the offensive action, outshooting the Saints 31-9, but were unable to find the back of the net against the current first-place team in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) standings. With the result, Findlay moves to 8-2-3 overall and 5-1-3 in G-MAC play. Thomas More now stands at 10-1-3 overall and 8-1-1 in conference action.
Findlay came out aggressively in the opening half, putting pressure on the Thomas More defense early and often. The Oilers recorded 20 shots in the first 45 minutes, including several attempts from Taylir Lynam and Addison Williams. Findlay continued to create scoring opportunities throughout the half, but Thomas More goalkeeper Emma Yeager kept the game scoreless with six first-half saves.
The Oilers maintained their offensive pressure after the break, adding 11 shots in the second half. Allie Arnold, Lynam, and Williams continued to test the Saints' defense, while Yeager turned aside six more attempts to finish with 12 saves on the afternoon.
Defensively, Findlay held Thomas More to just nine shots, including four on goal. Fifth-year goalkeeper Cat Graves recorded four saves to earn the clean sheet, helping the Oilers secure the road draw against the conference leaders.
Findlay finished the contest with advantages in shots (31-9), shots on goal (12-4), and corner kicks (5-2). Despite the offensive output, neither side was able to break through, and the match ended in a scoreless draw.
The Oilers will return to action on Thursday, October 15 for a home contest against Ursuline. Kick-off is set for 4 pm.
