The Lady Toppers (5-8-1, 2-4-1 Conference USA USA) claimed their fifth shutout of the season and second in a row after also shutting out Florida Atlantic on Friday. WKU has not allowed a goal in 252 consecutive minutes dating back to the match at Middle Tennessee on Oct. 6.
Bishop found the back of the net for the second straight match for WKU, while Backes moved into a tie for 10th place on the program’s all-time career goal-scoring list with her strike in the 16th minute. Only a sophomore, Backes has collected 15 goals in 33 matches at WKU, five of which have come this season.