TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State travels to Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, October 18, when the Sycamores face Belmont in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup. Kickoff is programmed for 5 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ESPN+ and live stats available through GoSycamores.com.
The Sycamores (6-4-5, 2-1-2 MVC) come into this game riding the momentum of a convincing 3–0 victory over Valparaiso on Saturday at home. ISU controlled the match from start to finish, outshooting the Beacons 17–8 and limiting Valpo to just four on-target attempts. Goalkeeper Delaney Timmons earned her fifth shutout of the season, recording four saves to keep the clean sheet.
The Sycamores struck first when Kaitlynn Long buried a rebound off a blocked attempt, giving ISU an early lead. Indiana State doubled its lead shortly after the break and then sealed the victory in the 80th minute with a composed finish from Lina Fasquelle. Through that display, ISU showed balance and control, able to press forward while maintaining a solid defensive stance.
Belmont (3-4-6, 1-2-2 MVC) enters the weekend looking to bounce back after a narrow 1-2 loss to Evansville in their last outing. Their organized back line and patient buildup in possession make them a challenging opponent, one that will test Indiana State's attacking movement and tempo on Sunday.
This matchup offers ISU the chance to continue building momentum in conference play. After a dominant performance over Valparaiso, the Sycamores will aim to replicate their attacking efficiency and defensive consistency against Belmont. A strong result here would further affirm Indiana State's standing in the MVC as they push toward the final stretch of the season.
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