TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State Women's Soccer hosted Miami (Ohio) on Thursday night for the second game of the 2024 season at Memorial Stadium, where they picked up their second shutout win with a score of 2-0, while handing the RedHawks their first loss of the season.
How it happened:
The Sycamores struck first in the ninth minute when Brooklyn Woods connected on a go ahead corner kick goal to give ISU the early 1-0 lead. Woods has now recorded back-to-back goal games for the Sycamores in the 2024 season.
Freshman Alex Lehnert kept the momentum going for Indiana State when she came into the game in the 32nd minute and broke loose with the ball to give ISU their second goal of the game with a shot placed in the bottom corner of the net. Lehnert scored her goal in less than a minute of being put into the game as she totaled 41 minutes of play in the victory over the RedHawks and has now scored in each debut of her collegiate career.
Maddie Alexander finished the match with five saves in 90 minutes of play as the Sycamores defense stood strong and kept the RedHawks from finding the back of the net. The Sycamores and RedHawks each shot nine times with five shots on goal in the contest on Thursday evening. Indiana State had six corner shots to Miami's seven.
News & Notes:
- Woods and Lehnert connected on back-to-back goal games, each with two shots on goal in the win over Miami (Ohio).
- Sycamores pick up back-to-back shutout victories at Memorial Stadium.
- Indiana State handed the RedHawks their first loss of the 2024 season.
- First time the Sycamores have won against Miami (Ohio) where the record now stands at 1-2-1.
- First time the Sycamores have started out 2-0 since the 2004 season.
Up Next: The Sycamores close out their home stand Sunday, August 25 at 1 p.m. ET against Robert Morris. This game will serve as ISU's "Kids Club" game for the 2024 season.
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