CHICAGO, Ill. — The Bellarmine University women's soccer team concluded nonconference play with a scoreless draw Sunday at Chicago State.

Bellarmine (0-3-4) posted its fourth tie in seven matches. It was the first stalemate of the season for Chicago State, which moved to 1-6-1.

Senior Elyssa Francis and sophomore Cambria Kingman combined for the shutout in goal. Bellarmine's defense notched its third shutout of the season.

Bellarmine finished with a 7-6 advantage in shots, including 5-3 in the second half. Chicago State had a slight edge on frame, 4-3.

Bellarmine opens ASUN play by hosting Central Arkansas at 7 p.m. (ET) Thursday.

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