MARION, Ind. - No. 10 Men's Soccer celebrated their graduating players before taking on Huntington University on Saturday evening. The first half commenced with IWU pressing early, creating opportunities with two corner kicks by Diego Palma and multiple shots on goal. Despite persistent pressure, including attempts from Eliass Elfasoukhi and Taha Houssni, Huntington managed key saves to keep the match scoreless. The Wildcats maintained the offensive momentum, consistently challenging HU's defense with several shots however the team was unable to convert these chances into goals. As the half concluded, the score remained locked at 0-0, with Indiana Wesleyan dominating the attack yet unable to break through. The second half began with IWU maintaining pressure against the Foresters. Kai Haskell had an early attempt saved, and Elfasoukhi's shot went wide shortly after. The Wildcats continued to push forward, with Haskell close to scoring by hitting the post in the 62nd minute. The IWU defense, led by Kadin Wolfe, successfully kept HU scoreless with 2 key saves. As the half closed, Indiana Wesleyan's final attempts were blocked, concluding a tightly contested match with a 0-0 draw.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Marion, Ind. | IWU Soccer Field
- Records: IWU: 7-2-3 (2-0-2) | HU: 2-6-4 (0-3-1)
- NAIA Top 25 Poll: IWU - #10 | HU - Unranked
WHAT HAPPENED
- Neither team was unable to break the tie in the first half as IWU outshot HU 11-4.
- The Foresters had to make 3 saves in the first period but IWU kept them from recording any shots on goal.
- The second half was more of the same. Wolfe recorded his 2 saves in the second period and IWU outshot Huntington again 11-3 but were unable to score.
KEY WILDCATS
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- 3: This is the 3rd straight shutout for IWU and Kadin Wolfe.
- 22: IWU outshot the Foresters 22-7 in the match.
LOOKING FORWARD
- The Wildcats travel to Goshen College on Saturday, October 11th for a 6:00 PM match.
- Links for video and stats are available at IWUWildcats.com.
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