BRONX, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Saint Louis Billikens defeated the Fordham Rams 1-0 in an NCAA women’s soccer match on Thursday. The visiting Billikens secured the narrow road victory in front of 429 fans at Fordham’s campus facility.

The win improves Saint Louis’ record to 7-2-1 this season, while Fordham falls to 4-3. The game defied a pre-match statistical projection that heavily favored the Rams to win. A flurry of substitutions marked the second half as both teams sought an advantage, but the Saint Louis defense held firm to preserve the shutout.