MOUNT VERNON, Ohio - No. 5 Indiana Wesleyan Men's Soccer traveled to Mount Vernon Nazarene for evening match on Wednesday. The Cougars got the upset with a 1-0 decision, halting the Wildcats' seven game win streak. IWU looks to move forward against Saint Francis on Saturday.
The Wildcats were in control of the game statistically, outshooting MVNU eleven to four and taking six corner kicks to only one in the first half. Despite the consistent pressure, IWU never broke through. Mount Vernon Nazarene scored the lone goal of the match in the 51st minute and held strong. The Wildcats forced 12 total saves with their offense but could not find the equalizer and drop their first Crossroads match.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Mount Vernon, Ind. | CH4 Stadium
- Records: IWU: 11-2-2 (5-1-0) | MVNU: 8-3-2 (2-3-1)
- NAIA Top 25 Poll: IWU - #5 | MVNU - Unranked
WHAT HAPPENED
- Five Wildcat shots on goal were saved in the first half while MVNU only recorded one on frame in the last minute.
- The Cougars took the 1-0 lead in the 51st minute.
- Mount Vernon's goalkeeper, Brayden Pierson, made several key stops in the second period to maintain that lead and gave his team the win.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- 23: IWU nearly doubled its opponent in shots with 23 compared to 12.
- 3: Kadin Wolfe made 3 saves to keep the match within reach.
- 12: The Wildcats took 12 corner kicks and forced 12 saves from the Cougars.
LOOKING FORWARD
- IWU hits the midpoint of their road stretch on Saturday against the University of Saint Francis.
- Links for video and stats are available at IWUWildcats.com.
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