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Indiana St. ISU (3-1-3, 0-0-0)
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Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Dany Orta | GoSycamores.com

Indiana State Levels Second Half to Secure 2–2 Tie at SIUE

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Indiana State delivered one of its most resilient performances of the season on Sunday afternoon, battling back from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2–2 draw on the road at SIUE. 

 The Sycamores generated steady pressure throughout the first half, beginning with early attacking sequences from Avery Oergel, Tori Angelo, and Meagyn Riffle, who helped push the tempo and keep the match in ISU's attacking half. Indiana State earned a series of corners as Riley Mathews, Quinn Urquhart, and Dominae Butler kept the Cougars under sustained pressure. 

The Sycamores created multiple strong chances before halftime, highlighted by  Meagyn Riffle's low-right shot in the 21st minute and Emely Lopez's bottom-left attempt at 23:54, both forcing saves. In goal, Sofie Zoëga Hansen delivered several important stops to keep ISU within reach. Indiana State's persistence paid off late in the first half when Addyson Warner buried a penalty in the 43rd minute, shifting momentum and giving the Sycamores a spark heading into the break. 

The second half showcased Indiana State's control and urgency. Riffle opened the period with an early chance at 45:19, and the Sycamores continued to generate pressure with two more corners. Dasha Tuckova added a blocked shot at 62:09, while Hailey Morgan, Peyton Wetzel, and Ashlyn Cohen helped sustain attacking rhythm through repeated entries into the final third. Indiana State's breakthrough came in the 81st minute when CharlieBleu Saunders finished a right-footed shot to the bottom center off a clean setup from Tori Angelo, leveling the match at 2–2. The Sycamores continued to push until the final whistle, defending a late SIUE corner at 89:10 and closing out a hard-earned road result. 

How They Scored 

25' — SIUE: Carson Bohnenstiehl finished a right-footed shot to the top right, assisted by MaryClaire Imig. (0–1) 

30' — SIUE: Claire Nieroda converted a penalty kick to the bottom left. (0–2) 

43' — Indiana State: Addyson Warner scored on a penalty kick to the bottom right. (1–2) 

81' — Indiana State: CharlieBleu Saunders finished a right-footed shot to the bottom center, assisted by Tori Angelo. (2–2) 
 

News & Notes 

  • Indiana State generated early pressure, earning six corners. 

  • Meagyn Riffle produced one of ISU's best early looks with a bottom-right shot saved at 21:13. 

  • Emely Lopez added another strong chance with a bottom-left attempt at 23:54. 

  • Sofie Hansen delivered three saves throughout the match. 

  • Dasha Tuckova and Peyton Wetzel added late attacking energy, contributing to ISU's strong closing stretch. 

  • The Sycamores showed resilience and composure in a challenging road environment, continuing to build momentum heading into the next match. 


Up Next

 The Sycamores will now prepare to face Morehead State next Thursday at 8 PM ET. Live Stats and transmission will be available through gosycamores.com and ESPN+
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