RICHMOND, Ind. - Keely Hoopingarner netted her fifth goal of the season but it was not enough as the Indiana University Kokomo women's soccer team fell to Indiana University East, 3-1 at Centerville High School. After winning the first overall meeting between the two teams, the Cougars have dropped the last two matches to the Red Wolves. 

IU Kokomo falls to 3-7-1 overall on the season and 3-3 in River States Conference action. 

The Red Wolves jumped out to an early 1-0 advantage after Shelby O'Leary found the back of the net in the 14th minute.

IU Kokomo stayed within striking distance for the remainder of the first half. Skylar Mannon had an opportunity for the equalizer as time was expiring in the opening period but IUE keeper, Gabby Mitchum made the save to send the Red Wolves into the break with a 1-0 lead. 

Erica Bolinger made three saves in a three minute stretch early in the second period to keep the Cougars in the match. Bolinger went on to make one more save, giving her four in the loss. 

After an IU Kokomo foul in the box, IU East's Tori Martino converted the penalty which turned out to be the game-winner for the Red Wolves. Minutes later the Red Wolves attack would add an insurance goal to take a commanding 3-0 lead with less than 10 minutes to play in the match. 

In the 82nd minute, Hoopingarner spoiled the IU East shutout with her fifth goal of the season to make it a 3-1 match which would turn out to be the final score. Hoopingarner finished with six total shots including four on goal. 

The Cougars were narrowly outshot by the Red Wolves, 15-14 and also in the shots on goal category, 9-6.

IU Kokomo will play the last of its four-game road swing on Saturday as they take on Saint Mary of the Woods. 

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