LEBANON,
Ill. — Battling a stout McKendree Bearcats squad (6-1-2), the University of Indianapolis women's soccer team (3-4-3) fought to a 1-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Stephanie Brady was the equalizer in the contest, scoring on a penalty at the 71st minute. The defense limited the offense of the Bearcats, that was averaging two goals a game prior to the contest, to just one score in the battle.
INS & OUTS
The Bearcats played the aggressor early in the contest, launching three of their six first-half shots within the first ten minutes of action. The barrage of offense eventually wore down the Hounds defense, as McKendree scored at the 20th minute. The Hounds responded with a pair of back-to-back shots a minute after the Bearcat goal, but were unable to find the back of the net.
As the second period began, the Greyhounds defense stayed strong, repelling five shots within the first six minutes of action, with
Kendall Ellis recording one of her four saves in that time frame. A foul at the 71st minute by the Bearcats allowed for
Maddy Theis to send in a perfect center, which resulted in a Bearcat foul once again, inducing the penalty for the Hounds. Brady would be the Greyhound to handle the Penalty duties, sending a bullet to the left side of the goal to make it 1-1.
Ellis and the back line of the Hounds continued their quality afternoon with Ellis recording too more saves within a two-minute time frame to keep it tied.
INSIDE THE BOX
- The UIndy defense was outstanding in the second half, keeping the Bearcats scoreless through 10 shots.
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Lyza Shamy once again played all 90 in the contest, upping her full-time streak to 10 games this season.
- The Hounds have now tied McKendree 1-1 in back-to-back regular season competitions, with both Greyhound goals coming via the penalty kick.
UP NEXT
The Hounds return home for their next contest, hosting the Lewis Flyers on Sunday, Oct. 8 at noon. The match will also feature as their Alumni Appreciation night.