SPRING ARBOR, Mich. - No. 11 Indiana Wesleyan Men's Soccer traveled up to Spring Arbor for another top 25 matchup on the season, this match serving as the Crossroads League opener. The first half commenced with both teams vying for early control. In the 16th minute, SAU scored the first goal of the match, putting the home team ahead 1-0. IWU responded with several attempts, including a shot by Erick Vanzela saved by SAU's goalkeeper but they were unable to penetrate the defense. The first period concluded with the Cougars maintaining their 1-0 lead, despite the Wildcat's persistent offensive efforts. In the second half, IWU's offensive pressure intensified with 5 shots in the first 10 minutes. Mariano Chaves finally broke through in the 81st minute, leveling the match at 1-1 and marking his second goal of the season. SAU responded with a series of attacks but was repeatedly denied by goalkeeper, Kadin Wolfe, preserving the draw through the final whistle.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Spring Arbor, Mich. | Cougar Soccer Complex
- Records: IWU: 5-2-2 (0-0-1) | SAU: 5-4-1 (0-0-1)
- NAIA Top 25 Poll: IWU - #11 | SAU - #24
WHAT HAPPENED
- Spring Arbor scored the first goal of the match in the 16th minute to take the 1-0 lead.
- IWU gained momentum and outshot the Cougars 7-4 in the first period.
- Mariano Chaves tied up the game in the 81st minute for the Wildcats.
- Neither team was able to find the back of the net to get the win.
KEY WILDCATS
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- 5: This was the 5th match of the season that IWU has faced a NAIA Top 25 opponent and the second in a row. Kadin Wolfe also made 5 saves to keep the draw intact.
- 19: The Wildcats fired off 19 shots during the match with 9 landing on frame compared to only 10 shots for SAU.
- 6: Six Wildcat players registered 2 or more shots during the match.
LOOKING FORWARD
- IWU comes back to Marion for a home match against Taylor University on September 27th at 7:00 PM.
- Links for tickets, video, and stats are available at IWUWildcats.com.
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