Hoffa’s quick strikes lift Storm past Illinois Wesleyan in opener

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Simpson College women's soccer team opened its season on the right foot, earning a 2-1 road win at Illinois Wesleyan behind a first-half spark from Ally Hoffa.

Hoffa struck twice in a 41-second span midway through the first half, giving the Storm (1-0) all the offense they needed. The senior forward fired off 10 shots in the match, with her first goal coming off a feed from Abby Bell on a set piece. Bell was active throughout the night as well, finishing with five shots, two on frame.

Illinois Wesleyan (0-1) pulled within one in the 59th minute, but the Storm defense held firm as Hoffa, Bell and Taylor Smith continued to test the keeper down the stretch.

NOTES

• The Storm improve to 3-2-1 all-time against the Titans.
• Simpson is now 4-2-2 in season openers under head coach Jeremy Reinert.
• Ally Hoffa has scored in back-to-back season openers. This was her second career game with two goals, bringing her career total to 11.

UP NEXT
Simpson continues its Illinois swing with a matchup at Millikin on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.