Bridget Herweck's game-winning goal in the 75
th minute lifted Rockhurst past Lincoln 2-1 on Wednesday night at Bourke Field. The Hawks finished with 31 shots (11 on goal) while limiting the Blue Tigers to just two shots.
RU's win over Lincoln on Wednesday improves their overall record to 7-1-1 and their GLVC record to 5-1, matching the program's best start in conference play since 2022.
After a scoreless first half, Lincoln opened the scoring with a goal in the 52
nd minute.
Jenna Roark tied the game in the 60
th minute with her team-leading fifth goal of the season from
Caitlyn Smith and
Jacie Tottleben.
Herweck's game-winner was her second goal of the season.
Lexi Matzke recorded the assist on Herweck's goal.
Roark led the Hawks with seven shots (three on goal).
Julia Witt and
Alexis Cates each recorded four shots, as Cates had two on goal.
Makayla Martinez tallied three shots (one on goal).
The Hawks travel to Fayette, Iowa to face Upper Iowa on Saturday at 10 a.m.
