Box Score

Wheaton, Ill. - It didn't take long for the Wheaton College women's soccer team to get its offense going on Wednesday night. The Thunder pressed the attack from the game's onset and used early scores to beat Illinois Wesleyan University 4-0 on Senior Night.

The Thunder improved to 15-4-0 overall and wrapped up their conference schedule with a 6-1 record. The No. 8-ranked Titans fell to 14-2-2 overall and 4-2 in the CCIW.

Wednesday night's game marked the final regular season game in the stellar careers of seniors Taryne Lee, Maria Della Torre and Lauren Anderson. The trio of Wheaton Academy alums were honored along with their parents at halftime on the field.

The three seniors helped make sure it wouldn't be the last time they ever played on the field turf at Joe Bean Stadium. The Thunder played with energy and effectively controlled play in the IWU defensive side of the field all game.

Della Torre (PICTURED TOP LEFT) broke through with the first goal at 10:08 into the match from right in front of the box on passes from Katelyn Kishkunas and Lee. Only two minutes later, Wheaton struck again. Brittany Bergh streaked up the right side on a counterattack, reached the end line and sent in a centering cross to Ali Kopelman, who chipped the ball off the crossbar and into the net for a 2-0 lead.

The beginning of the second half saw another fast start for the Thunder offense. Only two minutes into the half, Keri Shannon sent a pass into the middle to Val Lelle, who launched a spinning shot straight into the air. Lee (PICTURED RIGHT) got under the ball in the goalie box and headed it in for her 20th goal of the season and 97th of her career.

Less than two minutes after that score, Kopelman struck again to provide the insurance goal off a Della Torre assist.

Wheaton outshot Illinois Wesleyan 14-7 in the game with a 4-1 corner kick advantage. Hillary Barreto made one save to pick up the shutout victory. IWU goalie Alli Novak made four saves with four goals allowed.

The Thunder will enter postseason play as the No. 2 seed in the CCIW Tournament. They will take on No. 3-seed Illinois Wesleyan on Nov. 4 at Joe Bean Stadium.