MARION, Ind. - No. 13 Indiana Wesleyan Men's Soccer hosted the NAIA Championship Second Round at IWU Soccer Field in Marion and played the Grand View University Vikings on Saturday. Grand View took the 1-0 lead very early in the match with a goal in the 8th minute of action. IWU put the pressure on with 11 shots in the first half in response but was unable to get past the Viking's keeper. The second half was tightly contested with back and forth action. The Wildcats and the Vikings traded momentum but IWU outshot their opponent 8 to 2 in the period. However, both defenses were too tough and no more goals would be scored in the match. Grand View advances to the Round of 16 while Indiana Wesleyan concludes its season.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Marion, Ind. | IWU Soccer Field
- Records: IWU: 11-5-4 (5-1-3) | GVU: 14-4-3 (8-3-2)
- NAIA National Poll: IWU: #13 | GVU: #16
WHAT HAPPENED
- The Vikings put up the only score of the game in the 8th minute of play.
- Neither team was able to find the net as both defenses locked down any attack.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- 19: IWU's effort was shown as they registered 19 shots to GVU's 7.
- 4: The Wildcats had 4 corner kicks to Grand View's 0 but were unable to score off the opportunities.
LOOKING FORWARD
- The Wildcats have finished their year and will return for the 2026 season next August.
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