Case Reserve kept knocking on John Carroll's door Sunday afternoon, and eventually, the door opened.

It took until the 75th minute, but a late goal by the host Spartans was the only goal scored as JCU fell by a 1-0 score in its final tune-up to Ohio Athletic Conference play.

Heather Schmidt headed in a corner at the 74:18 mark to send John Carroll to a third consecutive loss.

Taylor Tercek made six saves in goal as the Blue Streaks fell to 2-7-1. Case Reserve improved to 5-1-2.

Case outshot John Carroll, 18-5.