MISHAWAKA, Ind. - No. 3 Indiana Wesleyan Women's Soccer finished the regular season with a road match at Bethel University on Wednesday evening. The Wildcats scored once in each half to win 2-0 over the Pilots. With the win, IWU finishes third in the Crossroads League standings.
Alyssa Hamann scored her 15th goal of the year to give Indiana Wesleyan the 1-0 lead in the 19th minute. The Wildcats forced 6 saves on 8 more shots in the rest of the half, but were unable to score again. In the second half, Avery Williams put in the second goal in the 79th minute for her second goal in as many games. That score was assisted by Julia Tiemann. Avery Sluss made 3 saves in the period to keep Bethel off the board and the Wildcats walked away with the victory.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Mishawaka, Ind. | Morey Field
- Records: IWU: 14-1-3 (6-1-2) | BU: 9-7-2 (4-5-0)
- NAIA Top 25 Poll: IWU - #3 | BU - Unranked
WHAT HAPPENED
- Alyssa Hamann scored the opening goal in the 19th minute unassisted.
- Hamann's goal was her 20th in her career and it marked her 50th career point.
- After halftime, the Wildcats forced an early save from the Pilots.
- Avery Williams found the net for the second consecutive game in the 79th minute assisted by Julia Tiemann.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- 50: Alyssa Hamann has 50 career points after her goal.
- 11: Avery Williams capped off the regular season with her 11th goal.
- 14: The Wildcats got off 14 shots, landing 12 of them on frame.
SHAY PERSPECTIVE
- "Thankful to wrap up the season with a win and for the continued unity and selflessness shown by this group," said second year head coach Hannah Shay. "Our team has been filled with joy and peace that can only come from the Lord. The Crossroads League is incredibly difficult this season with four teams finishing the regular season in the top 6 in the nation and even more teams who are competing well." On her expectations for the next step Shay said, "We're excited to play with the best as we head into the Crossroads League tournament and believe this team is capable of competing at the highest level in the NAIA. While we're working toward the best possible outcome, we have peace knowing our hope and identity is in the person Jesus Christ and not in the results."
LOOKING FORWARD
- IWU will rematch Bethel for the Crossroads League Quarterfinal on Tuesday, November 3rd.
- Links for tickets, video, and stats are available at IWUWildcats.com.
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