ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Davenport and Rockhurst played to a scoreless draw at the Lou Fusz Soccer Complex on Thursday. Both teams failed to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, with Davenport recording three shots and Rockhurst ten. Davenport's goalkeeper,
Bailey Gauthier, made three key saves to maintain the shutout, while Rockhurst managed to keep their opponent at bay without needing a save.
The first half saw a defensive showcase, with Gauthier standing firm in goal for Davenport, making key saves including a stop against Maya Wallace in the 32nd minute. Despite the Panthers' aggressive play leading to multiple fouls, they managed to create offensive opportunities, highlighted by Madison Fant's shot that went over the top in the 37th minute. The half concluded with both teams locked in a scoreless draw, setting the stage for a competitive second half.
The second half began with a defensive stand by the Panthers as Gauthier made a crucial save in the 51st minute, denying Rockhurst's Anna Lantz at the bottom center of the goal. Despite several attempts, Claire Breault's shot went wide right, and Sofia Capoccia's effort was over the top. The half saw a series of fouls and strategic plays, including a corner kick by Davenport in the 67th and 74th minutes, but the match concluded with a 0-0 draw, as neither team found the back of the net.
Gauthier recorded three saves and maintained a shutout over 90 minutes for the Panthers. Breault contributed to the offensive efforts with one shot. Capoccia also added a shot during the match. Fant made her presence felt by taking one shot as well.
