MARION, Ind. - No. 6 Indiana Wesleyan Women's Soccer hosted Bethel University for the final regular season game at IWU Soccer Field in 2025. IWU started the first half assertively, taking the lead early. Freshman Avery Williams continues to lead the offense as she scored her ninth goal of the year in the 11th minute assisted by Julia Tiemann, her first assist of the season. The Wildcats continued to dominate as Sarah Foulk found the back of the net in the 19th minute in her final career regular season match, increasing the lead to 2-0. The home team maintained control with continuous pressure and Mackenzie Minney would add a third goal in the 34th minute, her first of the year. IWU went into half with the 3-0 advantage and shut the door on Bethel. The Wildcat defense prevented any chance of a comeback for the Pilots and goalkeeper Avery Sluss recorded two saves to keep the shutout intact. Indiana Wesleyan finishes the regular season as the No. 2 seed heading into the conference tournament next week.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Marion, Ind. | IWU Soccer Field
- Records: IWU: 13-2-1 (7-1-1) | BU: 9-6-2 (3-5-1)
- NAIA Top-25 Poll: IWU - #6 | BU - Unranked
WHAT HAPPENED
- Avery Williams started off the goal scoring for IWU in the 11th minute off an assist from Julie Tiemann.
- IWU added to their advantage when Sarah Foulk found the back of the net in the 18th minute.
- Mackenzie Minney scored her first goal of the season to give IWU the 3-0 lead before the end of the first half.
- The Wildcats maintained the lead and shut down the Pilot offense with only 3 shots allowed.
KEY WILDCATS
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- 2: The Wildcat defense dominated their Crossroads League schedule with only 2 goals allowed in their last 9 games.
- 9: Avery Williams recorded her 9th goal of the season as a freshman, leading the team.
- 10: Avery Sluss and IWU finished the season with 10 clean sheets.
FOULK PERSPECTIVE
- "Tonight was a great showing for our team! The energy from every girl on the field, and on the bench was electric," said forward Sarah Foulk."I am extremely proud of the way we executed what we have been practicing and all the girls who came in off the bench and raised our level. I can't wait to see how we continue to pursue excellence in our tournament run!"
LOOKING FORWARD
- IWU will face off with Mount Vernon Nazarene in the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals on Wednesday, November 5th at home.
- Links for tickets, video, and stats are available at IWUWildcats.com.
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