MISHAWAKA, Ind. - No. 17 Women's soccer wins 2-0 against Bethel University. The first half featured defense by both sides as no goals were scored. The second half scoring was started off by freshman Alejandra Tavarez in the 59th minute. IWU would extend their lead in the 70th minute when Sarah Foulk found the back of the net assisted by Savanna Cronin. Neither team would score again and the Wildcats earned the 2-0 win. Indiana Wesleyan has not lost since September 7th against the no. 1 team in the country at the time!

 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Mishawaka, Ind. | Morey Field
• Records: IWU: 9-2-2 (4-0-1) | BU: 6-3-4 (0-2-3)
• NAIA Top-25 Poll: IWU - #17 | BU - Unranked

WHAT HAPPENED

• Neither team would score in the first half and entered halftime tied at 0. 
• Alejandra Tavarez would break the tie in the 59th minute off of an assist by Alyssa Hamann.
• Sarah Foulk would extend the league in the 70th minute when freshman Savanna Cronin assisted Foulk.
• Avery Sluss and the Wildcat defense did not allow a goal yet again. 

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• 4: Sluss has now put together four scoreless outings in goal.
• 8: The Wildcats have not lost in eight games, with a 6-0-2 record in that span.
• 11: IWU registered 11 shots, 7 of which were on goal. Bethel only registered 6 shots total.

SEIFFERT PERSPECTIVE

• "Tonight we had to figure out how to handle the different elements and nuances of game interruptions because of the storms but I'm really proud of how the girls stayed locked in and competed for the full 90 minutes. Each game is unique and different and yet this team is ready no matter who is called upon in any given circumstance. I'm really proud of this group and excited to get back to work on Monday." said by Head Coach Daniel Seiffert

LOOKING FORWARD

• IWU comes home for their match against Taylor on Wednesday, October 16th at 7:00 PM.
• Links for tickets, video and stats are available at IWUWildcats.com.

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