COLUMBUS, OHIO - The No. 4 ranked University of Indianapolis men's soccer team collected its first win of the season on Friday afternoon, defeating Ohio Dominican by a score of 2-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both teams carried a stalemate into the 36th minute of action, which saw the Hounds finally gain the upper hand. Owen Atkison, who netted his first career goal with UIndy, corralled a deflection near the net and beat a defender to fire one past the hands of an extended ODU goalkeeper.
With time coming to a close in the match, Alejandro Steinwascher closed the door on a Panther comeback with a goal of his own in the 85th minute. Eli Dulle floated a pass over the defense to Steinwascher who outmatched the keeper.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Greyhounds produced 13 total shots compared to just 5 from the Panthers. UIndy also won the shots on goal battle with seven compared to just two from ODU.
- In an aggressive opening match of the season, a total of 29 fouls were called between both teams. The Hounds collected a game-high 16.
- Dimitrios Karousos added his 12th career UIndy shutout after tallying two saves in net to help keep Ohio Dominican off the board.
HOUND BYTES
Thoughts of the match from head coach John Higgins...
"I always think it's tough to get that first one, especially on the road. Credit to Ohio Dominican, thought they played the game with loads of energy and made it difficult for us. We've got a long way to go as a team this season but it was nice to get off to a winning start and nice to get a clean sheet."
UP NEXT
UIndy will continue action in Columbus on Sunday with a matchup against Ashland beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
