Quincy, IL – The Indian Hills Women's Soccer team opened its preseason schedule at Quincy University (IL) on Saturday. The Warriors scored a 1-1 draw with the Hawks, an NCAA DII program.

"First test of the season for the girls and proved to be a massive opportunity for us to grow and get better," stated head coach Ulysus Torres. "The match itself was played at a high intensity level as we faced a very physical and athletic team in Quincy. The girls had to dig deep at times and showed great spirit and fight throughout."

Indian Hills, who is coming off a program record 18 wins last season, was led by freshman Leila Karam (Cowansville, Quebec/Cure'-Antoine Labelle) who scored the team's lone goal. The Warriors received strong play in net from its freshman keepers of Sara Cogoli (Erbusco, Italy/IIS Luigi Einaudi) and Teagan Hall (Polk City, IA/Ankeny Centennial).

"We have clear areas to work at and improve as a team and I know the girls will be very focused and concentrated on doing just that."

The Warriors will travel to the the University of Illinois-Springfield for the team's final exhibition match at 6:00 PM on August 16. The regular season opens up August 19 at home with the IHCC Classic.