(Edwardsville, Ill.) – Friday night after a two-hour weather delay due to heavy rain and lightning, the UMKC women’s soccer team (1-2-1) allowed two second half goals to fall, 2-1, to the SIUE Cougars (2-2).

Despite going into halftime with the game knotted at zero, the Kangaroos out-shot the Cougars, 8-3, while keeper Nina Tzianos tallied three saves in her second start of the season.    

In the 50th minute, Kansas City had a chance to score when midfielder Randi Simmons placed a corner kick in front of the net, followed by midfielder Ashely Gann sending a header-shot just wide.  

About four minutes later, the Cougars had a scoring opportunity of their own with a corner kick taken by midfielder/forward Michelle Auer.  SIUE took advantage as forward Kataye Skrivan (1) shot it past Tzianos and the UMKC defense to take a 1-0 lead.  Midfielder Cassidy Sherman was credited with the assist.   

But, the Kangaroos answered in the 63rd minute when Simmons (1) scored after securing the ball in heavy traffic deep in Cougar territory on the left side.  Defender Kaely Tott was credited with the assist.   

Later, with the ball deep in UMKC’s zone, SIUE caught a break in the 68th minute when the Kangaroos committed a handball foul.  Less than a minute later, the Cougars took a 2-1 lead when midfielder Samantha Jones scored as Auer was credited with the assist.

Despite Friday night’s outcome, the Kangaroos out-shot SIUE 12-9, while Tzianos recorded four saves.  On the other side, keeper Jennifer Pelley compiled nine stops.

Up next, the Blue & Gold will face Green Bay (1-3) on Sunday at 12 p.m. to complete the SIUE Tournament.