MARION, Ind. - No. 6 Indiana Wesleyan Women's Soccer hosted No. 16 Grace College for the Crossroads League Tournament Semifinal on Saturday evening. The battle to advance to the championship game began with both sides playing lock down defense. Throughout the first half, many shots from both teams were blocked before getting near the goal. Despite outshooting the Wildcats 6-4, the Lancers did not register a shot on goal in the first half. Carlie Grosser and Tylar Whitaker each fired a shot that landed on frame but both were saved by Grace. The 0-0 tie stayed true all the way until the 64th minute when Grace received a penalty kick attempt and capitalized to take the lead. IWU picked up the aggressiveness the rest of the way, not allowing Grace to attempt a shot the rest of the match. However, even with the sustained pressure, the Lancers prevented the Wildcats from finding the net. Indiana Wesleyan now awaits the NAIA Selection Show on November 14th to find out where and who they will play next.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Marion, Ind. | IWU Soccer Field
- Records: IWU: 14-3-1 (7-1-1) | GC: 15-2-3 (6-2-1)
- Crossroads League Tournament Seed: IWU - #2 | GC - #3
WHAT HAPPENED
- It was an even battle between the two teams as the first half ended with Grace having the advantage on shots, 6-4, but IWU having the advantage in shots on goal, 2-0.
- Grace took the 1-0 lead in the 64th minute after they capitalized on a penalty kick.
- The Wildcats fought hard but were unable to find the equalizing goal before the final horn sounded.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- 1: IWU has not allowed a team to score more than 1 goal in a game all season.
- 3: Neither team's defense allowed much from the offense as each side recorded 3 corner kicks.
LOOKING FORWARD
- IWU will await the NAIA Selection Show on November 14th to determine their opponent in the NAIA Tournament.
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