UNI struggled once again to get shots during their 3-0 loss to Evansville on Saturday. The Panthers recorded just nine shots, putting only three of those on net.

The Panthers kept UE scoreless in the first 34 minutes before goalkeeper Whitney Blunt was given a red card and forced to leave the game. Evansville’s Bronwyn Boswell capitalized on the ensuing penalty kick, giving them the momentum against a cold goalkeeper in Blunt’s replacement, Tiffany Oliver.

UE wasted no time after taking a 1-0 lead, scoring under two minutes later on a cross that found Montana Portenier to move the lead to 2-0.

Oliver recovered, saving a shot during the UE onslaught to end the first half. Oliver finished with five saves in relief of Blunt.

Evansville found the back of the net once again at the 58 minute mark for their third and final goal of the game.

UNI’s best chance at finding a goal came with 10 minutes remaining. Katie Witt fired a shot on net that was saved by Evansville’s backup goalkeeper, Whitney Biggs. Sarah Brandt’s shot was blocked by a defender 30-seconds later, ending the Panther attack.

The Panthers play their final home game on Thursday at 5 p.m. before heading into Missouri Valley Conference tournament play on Sunday.