TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State soccer fell in a heartbreaker to Valparaiso Friday night in its Missouri Valley Conference home opener. After 90 minutes of action, the Sycamores and Beacons went to overtime where Lindsey Dusatko scored the golden goal five minutes into the period to secure the 1-0 victory.
 
Valpo (5-4-1, 2-0-0 MVC) took 10 shots throughout the match, including the overtime goal. Dana Fish was able to corral a loose ball on the near side of the field before making her way to the corner. Fish was able to cross the ball into the box where Dusatko was able to finish for the second time this season.
 
It was a back-and-forth match throughout with Indiana State (2-7-1, 0-2-0 MVC) controlling possession 53 percent of the time. ISU was systematic with their offense -- putting four shots on goal -- but the Sycamores were unable to find the back of the net on any. CeCe Wahlberg took two of the teams' shots while Sidney Ewing and Katie Yankey took a shot apiece.
 
Kiley Dugan led Valpo with three shots with two on goal. Maddie Alexander recorded seven saves during the match but was charged with the loss after giving up the go-ahead goal. Chloee Kooker drew a yellow card in the second half of play for the Sycamores.
 
Next Up
The Sycamores will continue Missouri Valley Conference action on September 29 when the team travels to Des Moines, Iowa for a matchup with Drake.
 
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