KOKOMO, Ind. --- A late goal by Indiana University Kokomo's Mackenzie Gibbons denied the University of St. Francis women's soccer team its first win of the season as the Fighting Saints had to settle for their second tie in a row in a 1-1 contest with the Cougars on Saturday afternoon at Kokomo Municipal Stadium.

USF's Claudia Hernandez broke a scoreless tie in the 55th minute with her first goal of the season.  Hailey Bartlaga provided the assist on the tally, which came on the Saints' sixth shot on goal of the day.  That lead would hold up until less than nine minutes remained in the contest when Gibbons found the back of the net on just the third shot on goal by the hosts (1-2-2) in the match.

Indiana Kokomo's other two shots on goal came in the 33rd and 46th minutes.  USF (0-1-2) totaled nine shots on goal and also held an overall 19-11 shot advantage for the day.  Three of USF's shots on goal came from Litzy Mendez.

Notes: Hernandez's goal was the second one of her career … Bartlaga's assist was her first of the season … Through three matches, the Saints have outshot their opposition, 56-34, including 21-11 on goal … USF hosts NAIA No. 2-ranked Marian University (Ind.) on Wednesday at 7 pm.

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