FULLERTON, Calif. – Indiana Wesleyan women’s soccer got back to .500 Friday, defeating Hope International in the final match of their California road trip. Tia Sanford squared things up with her first goal in the first half before ripping one from 30 yards out with just six minutes left to secure the win.  

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Royals came out fast scoring in the first eight minutes while also scoring late in the first half taking a one-goal lead into halftime.
• The Wildcat defense found their rhythm on the second half allowing no goals and just six shots.

SEIFFERT PERSPECTIVE

• “I am really proud of our teams’ grit and resilience today. Coming off of a short turnaround in matches and to go down twice and bounce back each time definitely shows the type of resolve this team has.  We have a lot to continue to work on in order to get to the place where we know we need to be, but it was definitely a good step in mentality to end up with the result the way we did.  I’m really proud of the way our women’s team fought for each other and we can’t wait to return home to Wildcat Nation.”

NEXT TIME ON THE PITCH

• IWU returns home on Friday, August 31 for a 4 p.m. start against Rio Grande (Ohio.).