Trojans Fall to UHSP Despite Second-Half Rally
HANNIBAL, Mo. — October 17, 2026 — The Hannibal-LaGrange University women's soccer team battled back in the second half, but a late scoring surge by the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis proved to be the difference in a 3–2 loss Saturday afternoon.
UHSP opened the scoring in the 34th minute when Lyla Stegmann found the back of the net off an assist from Rylee Mirth. The goal gave the Eutectics a 1–0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Trojans responded quickly after the break.
Addie Thomason scored in the 48th minute to even the match at 1–1, giving Hannibal-LaGrange new life and setting up a competitive second half.
The teams remained tied until the closing minutes, when UHSP broke through with two goals in a span of less than one minute. Izzy Rogers scored in the 83rd minute before Stegmann added her second goal of the afternoon just 45 seconds later, putting the Eutectics ahead 3–1.
Hannibal-LaGrange refused to go quietly.
Brooke Dollard scored in the 86th minute off an assist from
Stephanie Hernandez, cutting the deficit to one and giving the Trojans a late push. However, HLGU was unable to find the equalizer before the final whistle.
Stegmann led UHSP with two goals, while Rogers added one. Mirth and Sarah Agnew each recorded an assist for the Eutectics.
Thomason and Dollard provided the goals for Hannibal-LaGrange, with Hernandez earning an assist. Goalkeeper
Elizabeth Henry recorded nine saves as the Trojans worked to keep the match within reach.
UHSP finished with a 23–7 advantage in shots and a 12–4 edge in shots on goal. The Eutectics also held a 7–1 advantage in corner kicks, putting consistent pressure on the HLGU defense throughout the contest.
Despite the loss, Hannibal-LaGrange showed resilience by responding early in the second half and continuing to fight after UHSP's late scoring burst.
The Trojans will look to build on that second-half effort as they continue their season.
Final Score: UHSP 3, Hannibal-LaGrange 2
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