Lady Cougars Fall to No. 6 Wildcats
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Wesleyan (IN) (11-1-1, 5-0-1) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH) (7-5-2, 2-4-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indiana Wesleyan (IN)
| Game Statistics | Indiana Wesleyan (IN) | Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 35 (21) | 9 (3) |
| Saves | 3 | 19 |
| Fouls | 8 | 8 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 4 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's soccer team (7-4-2, 2-4-0 CL) faced No. 6 Indiana Wesleyan University (11-1-1, 5-0-1) for a conference match at CH4 Stadium on Wednesday, October 15.
The Lady Cougars played stellar defense in the first half, holding off the Wildcats and forcing a 0-0 tie at the break against the sixth ranked team in the nation.
In the second half, however, the Wildcats broke through, scoring on a PK after a handball in the box in the 73rd minute. The guests added a second goal in the 85th minute to ice the match.
Goalkeeper Hannah Miller recorded 19 saves in the game, delivering a standout performance despite the 0-2 loss. IWU had 35 total shots, with 21 of them being on goal. MVNU had nine shots with three of them on goal. Alexis Hoffman had two shots on frame, while Meghan Moser had the other shot on goal for the Lady Cougars.
What's Next
MVNU will be traveling to Taylor University on Saturday, October 18. Kickoff in Upland, Indiana will be at 7:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,200 students from 36 states, 1 U.S. commonwealth and 41 foreign countries.