LIMA, Ohio. — Indiana Wesleyan University Academy Men's Soccer improved to 3-0-0 on the season Wednesday night, earning all three points on the road with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over UNOH in Lima, Ohio.

The first half was a game of chess, with both teams working to figure each other out and find openings. IWU would strike first when Eli Falkenberg was fouled inside the box, earning the Wildcats a penalty kick. Gabe Carro stepped up and delivered a strong finish past the UNOH goalkeeper to give IWU a 1-0 lead.

The Wildcats doubled their advantage when Falkenberg found the back of the net, calmly slotting the ball past the onrushing goalkeeper to make it 2-0 IWU.

UNOH would pull one back before halftime in unusual fashion, with the ball being played from goalkeeper Caleb Reveter's hands and ending up in the back of the net without a foul being called. IWU headed into halftime with a 2-1 advantage.

UNOH came out firing to begin the second half, forcing the Wildcats to weather an early storm and defend for large portions of the opening stages.

IWU would respond with a quick counterattack that caught UNOH off guard. Gabe Carroraced in behind the defense, rounded the goalkeeper, and calmly finished into the open net to restore the Wildcats' two-goal advantage at 3-1.

Freshman goalkeeper Caleb Reveter came up with several important saves throughout the second half to keep IWU in front.

UNOH continued to push late and found a second goal off a set piece, setting up a tense finish. The Wildcats stood firm defensively and held on through the final whistle to secure the 3-2 victory and remain undefeated at 3-0-0.

Final

IWU Academy 3, UNOH 2

Goals:
? Gabe Carro — PK
? Eli Falkenberg
? Gabe Carro

LOOKING AHEAD

The Wildcats return home Thursday, October 1, for a Conference game against Huntington, with the first kickoff scheduled for 5:00 PM.