Box Score MARION, Ind. – Receiving their first appearance in the polls since 2012, #23 Indiana Wesleyan women’s downed #16 Grace College, 2-1 for their first top-25 win since 2015. Lexis Garcia netted both goals in the evening for the Wildcats scoring in the 1st and 35th minutes.
The win snapped the Lancer's eight game-winning streak.
INSIDE THE BOX
- Garcia netted her 10th goal of the season in the 35th minute, her fourth goal in five games. The senior also eclipsed the 30 goal and 80 points mark in a career.
- Grace pounded the net 21 times while Indiana Wesleyan mustered 13.
- Sydney Brown led IWU with five shots, three on goal.
- With the win, the Wildcats have now won ten or more games in each of the last five years.
- IWU last defeated a ranked team on October 24, 2015, topping #18 Mount Vernon Nazarene, 2-1.
SEIFFERT PERSPECTIVE
- We are really proud of the fight and grit that our team displayed today. These ladies continue to play for each other and never back down from any challenge. We will rest up and get ready for another strong opponent this weekend as we look to honor our seniors.
WHAT’S NEXT
- IWU hosts #15 Marian University on Saturday, October 12 at 5 p.m.
- Seniors will be recognized after the match.
INSIDE THE WILDCATS