TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Sycamores picked up another win on Sunday afternoon against Robert Morris, with a score of 4-0. Three senior Sycamores recorded their first goals of the 2024 season in the victory, while ISU posted their third consecutive shutout this season.
How it happened:
Mackenzie Kent connected on her first goal of the 2024 season when the senior forward collected Emma Famulak's pass and found the bottom left corner of the goal in the fourth minute of the game, to give Indiana State the first lead.
The Sycamores advanced their lead to 2-0 in the 18th minute due to a miscue by the Colonials when they found the back of their own net off an on goal deep shot by Brooklyn Woods.
The Indiana State defense played a major role in Sunday's victory over Robert Morris when they recorded a team save in the 22nd minute of the game to prevent RMU Jillian Martins shot from resulting in a goal.
The Colonials had a chance to get on the board in the 39th minute, but ISU goalkeeper, Maddie Alexander posted a save for the Sycamores, preventing the Colonials from scoring their first goal of the game. Alexander finished Sunday's game with six saves, and her third consecutive shutout this season.
The Sycamores continued the momentum into the second half when Lina Fasquelle picked up the third goal for Indiana State off of a corner kick. Sunday's game against RMU was Fasquelle's first debut of the 2024 season where her goal records her first of the 2024 season.
Mullen furthered the ISU lead to 4-0 after she took a shot in the 60th minute of play, which was saved by RMU keeper Brenna Murray, but Mullen picked the ball back up after the rebound and chipped it into the goal from five yards out.
ISU ended the match with the 17-12 edge in shots, while RMU had the 7-5 advantage in corner kicks on the afternoon.
ISU had double-digit shots for the second match this season paced by Caitlin Mullen's goal and trio of shots on goal. Mackenzie Kent followed with a goal and two shots on goal, and Fasquelle went one for one which resulted in a goal scored for the Sycamores. Mackey, Woods, Helling, Famulak, Fairfax, each had attempts on target in the contest.
News & Notes:
- Last time the Sycamores reached three wins in a season was in 2021 when they finished 6-7-4.
- Alexander has now reached a four game shutout streak dating back to last season.
- Seniors Mackenzie Kent, Lina Fasquelle, Caitlin Mullen each recorded their first goals of the 2024 season.
- Indiana State recorded 11 goals in the 2023 season in 18 games played, where they have already scored 16 goals in three games.
- Second consecutive game that the Sycamores have picked up goals off unassisted corner kicks. (Woods & Fasquelle).
- Third consecutive game the Sycamores have scored within the first 10 minutes of play.
Up Next: The Sycamores hit the road for the first time next week, where they travel to UT Martin on Thursday, August 29 at 8 p.m ET.
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