KOKOMO, Ind. - The Indiana University Kokomo women's soccer team secured their fourth-straight victory Thursday night, capitalizing on a late first-half own goal by WVU Tech to claim a 1–0 win.
FAST FACTS
- LOCATION: Kokomo Municipal Stadium | Kokomo, IN
- UPDATED RECORDS: WVU Tech - 7-4-3 (4-1-1), IU Kokomo - 7-4-3 (4-2-1)
- NAIA TOP-25 RANKINGS: WVU Tech - N/A, IU Kokomo - N/A
THE RUNDOWN
- WVU Tech controlled possession for much of Saturday afternoon's match, as steady rain began to fall over the final 20 minutes. The Cougars were outshot 9–4 in shots on target.
- Late in the first half, WVU Tech's Oda Aksnes played a pass back toward her own goal, but a miscommunication and errant touch left the goalkeeper out of position as the ball rolled into the net, giving IU Kokomo a 1–0 lead in the 43rd minute.
- The Golden Bears fired seven shots on target in the second half, turning the final 45 minutes into a shooting drill as they pressed for an equalizer throughout.
- Senior goalkeeper Kailee Moore responded every time the Golden Bears, keeping WVU Tech off the scoreboard as the Cougars held on for a 1-0 victory.
LEADING THE CHARGE
INSIDE THE HUDDLE
- "Today's game showed a lot of emotion. The team battled through a lot. I was really happy with how we stayed organized and the pressure we put on them. Getting this win was a big one for us." - Head Coach Sohaila Akhavein
THE ROAD AHEAD
- Next Match: 10/25 vs Brescia - 7:00 PM ET
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