Wyoming, MI - The NCCAA DII #2 Grace Christian University women's soccer team was defeated by a very talented Cleary University (NAIA) team Tuesday evening at Velting Field, 3-1.  It is their second loss of the year to the Cougars, improving upon a 3-0 defeat in Howell, MI just a few short weeks ago.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first half, sophomore Jennie Sue Pilieci scored for the Tigers off of an assist from senior Alicia Contreras to put them within striking distance at 2-1.  A second half goal from the Cleary Cougars set the Tigers back 3-1, and though the Tigers saw a couple more chances they were unable to claw their way back.

"Cleary is always a tough opponent and we fell behind early again," said Grace Head Coach Scott Teesdale.  "It was nice to get a goal and make it close and we created some chances in the second half but couldn't connect.  Overall we played a good game and the team really worked hard.  We're near the end of a very busy stretch in our schedule.  I really like the improvements we are making and looking forward to our games in Wisconsin."

The Tigers move to 4-6 on the season heading into a big NCCAA DII game with Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, WI this Friday at 3:30 pm.