MARION, Ind. - No. 6 Men's Soccer welcomed No. 12 Indiana Tech to IWU Soccer Field for a contest on a rainy, windy Saturday evening. After a 30 minute delay during warmups due to lightning, the match got underway. The first half began with the Wildcats showing early attacking intent, as Kai Haskell's shot hit the post in the 7th minute. Goalkeeper Kadin Wolfe was pivotal, making multiple saves, including a crucial one in the 10th minute. Indiana Tech struck in the 12th minute to break the tie. The battle continued and the back and forth half finished with the score still 1-0 in favor of the Warriors. The second half was tense and physical between the two highly ranked teams. Despite being reduced to ten men following a red card in the 65th minute, the IWU defense remained resolute by not allowing another score against the high pressure offense of the Warriors. Yellow cards and fouls on both sides came fast and furious as the Wildcats tried desperately to tie the game. The match came to a close at 1-0 in favor of Indiana Tech.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Marion, Ind. | IWU Soccer Field
- Records: IWU: 3-2-1 | IT: 4-2-1
- NAIA Top 25 Poll: IWU - #6 | IT - #12
WHAT HAPPENED
- The Wildcats barely missed an early opportunity to score as their first shot ricocheted off the post into the hands of the IT goalkeeper.
- Indiana Tech scored what would be the only goal of the game in the 12th minute of action after a rebound off a save went right back to Tech.
- Goalkeeper Kadin Wolfe battled against a tough offensive opponent, registering a career high 6 saves.
- Neither team was able to put another one in the back of the net and the Warriors came away with the win.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- 6: Kadin Wolfe registered a career high 6 saves to keep the Wildcats in the game.
- 16: IWU was outshot for just the second time this year as Indiana Tech fired off 16 shots.
- 0: The Wildcats were unable to land a shot on frame this match showcasing the stifling defense of the Top 15 ranked Warriors.
LOOKING FORWARD
- IWU travels to Olivet Nazarene University on Tuesday, September 16th for a 7:00 PM match.
- Links for video and stats are available at IWUWildcats.com.
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