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Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women's Soccer Blanks IU Northwest 2-0 in Tuesday Night's Home Opener

KOKOMO, Ind. - The Indiana University Kokomo women's soccer program picked up their first win of the fall Tuesday night, shutting out IU Northwest 2-0 to improve to 1-1-1 on the young season.

FAST FACTS
  • LOCATION: Kokomo Municipal Stadium | Kokomo, IN 
  • UPDATED RECORDS: IU Northwest - 0-1-1 (0-0-0), IU Kokomo - 1-1-1 (0-0-0)
  • NAIA TOP-25 RANKINGS: IU Northwest - N/A, IU Kokomo - N/A

THE RUNDOWN 
  • After the Cougars earned three corner kicks within the opening 11 minutes, sophomore defender Rylee Walczak launched a high shot from a good distance, beating the IU Northwest keeper to give the Cougs a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute.
  • Addison Waller and Anna Burns each put a shot on target for IU Kokomo later in the opening half, as the Cougars took a 1-0 lead into the halftime locker room.
  • Just over two minutes into the second half, senior midfielder Kaiya Bogers sent a cross into the box looking to find teammate Gia Tumber, yet an IU Northwest defender attempting to clear with a header sent the ball into the back of the net. The own goal from the RedHawks gave the Cougars a two-goal cushion with 43 minutes remaining in the match.
  • Both teams had a few more quality scoring chances on the night, yet IU Kokomo goalkeeper Kailee Moore continued to have answers for each IU Northwest shot, as the Cougars closed out a 2-0 win in their first match at Kokomo Municipal Stadium this fall.

LEADING THE CHARGE
  • Moore put on a clinic Tuesday night in goal for the Cougars to keep the RedHawks scoreless, finishing with 14 saves. She made multiple stellar stops on the evening, with her leadership on full display throughout.
  • Walczak's goal in the 11th minute was the first of her collegiate career and came on her first career shot on goal and second shot attempt.
  • Bogers was the lone Cougar to put multiple shots on target, finishing with a pair of SOG's.
  • Six different Cougars finished with a shot on goal.

INSIDE THE HUDDLE
  • "First, it was great to be on our home pitch again. Tonight's game was a complete team effort win. Everyone on this team has a role and contributes whether they get minutes on the field or if they don't. We saw a lot of heat and passion from all tonight and that makes it even better." - Head Coach Sohaila Akhavein
  • "Those are the games you love to be a part of. It was a super competitive, high-energy game. It was a huge win to get us back on track. You can see everyone starting to play with more confidence and settling into their roles. Excited to keep growing together." - Senior Jade Allen

THE ROAD AHEAD
  • Next Match: 9/3 @ Georgetown College (7:00 PM ET)
  • Next Home Match: 9/9 vs Huntington University (7:00 PM ET)

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