MARION, Ind. -- Indiana Wesleyan University women’s soccer had a strong showing against defending national champion and No. 1-ranked Spring Arbor (Mich.) on Tuesday. The Wildcats fell 2-0 on the ESPN3 broadcast but became the first team this year to put more shots on goal than Spring Arbor.

MATCH VITALS

• Score:  Indiana Wesleyan 0-2 Spring Arbor (Mich.)
• Records:  Indiana Wesleyan 6-3-1, 1-1-0 Crossroads League   |   Spring Arbor 9-0-0, 2-0-0 Crossroads League  
• NAIA Top- 25 Rank:  Indiana Wesleyan - Receiving votes   |   Spring Arbor - No. 1
• Location:   Wildcat Field   |   Indiana Wesleyan University   |   Marion, Indiana 
   

SCORING SUMMARY

• 1. SAU - Renee Broekhuizen (39’)
• 2. SAU - Corrie Good (64’) assist Morgan Marshall
  
   

MATCH MOMENTS

• Spring Arbor held a slight 12-9 advantage in shots although Indiana Wesleyan had the advantage 6-5 in shots on goal. Spring Arbor is third in the NAIA with 23.8 shots per match.
• The shots and shots on goal totals for Spring Arbor are both season-lows. The six shots on goal for Indiana Wesleyan are the second most against Spring Arbor this season as No. 8 Martin Methodist (Tenn.) has seven.
• Alex Seabeck collected three saves in net for the Wildcats.
• The first Spring Arbor goal came on a free kick just outside the 18-yard box.
   

COACH STRADER SAYS…

• "Hats off to Spring Arbor and their coaching staff. They are very worthy of their No. 1 national ranking."
   
• "This year we are completely focused on the process and felt tonight we made a big step forward as a program. This young team, led by our two seniors, gained invaluable experience against the national champions this evening, which gives us confidence that we can compete with the best in the country. We are excited to get back to work tomorrow as we begin preparing for Huntington on Saturday."
  
   

UP NEXT FOR WOMEN’S SOCCER

• Indiana Wesleyan travels to Huntington (Ind.) for a Crossroads League showdown on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. in Huntington, Indiana.