Illnois Strikes First (31st min.)

The Fighting Illini just scored on the game's first shot on goal. Senior midfielder Courtney Bell (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) sent thru-ball into top of box. Junior forward Jordan Hibrands (Bexley, OH) – moments after subbing into the game – received the ball but was being marked by CU senior back Brittany Garrett. CU 'keeper Kara Linder came off her line to challenge and dove to her right, with Hibrands burying her shot the other way into the right corner.


Minutes before the goal, CU's Kare Russell uncorked a shot fomr outside the upper right side of the box – with her shot narrowly sailing wide of the left post.


Shots: CU holds 7-4 margin, 3-0 in corner kicks.

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