INDIANAPOLIS – The University of Indianapolis women's soccer team completed a weekend home stand sweep, beating Missouri S&T 2-0 on Sunday, Oct 13. The win improves UIndy's record to 7-4-1, and 6-2-1 in the GLVC.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Greyhounds didn't waste time getting on the board early, as Sarah Wegener connected with Antiya Sidibe on a pinpoint through ball. Sidibe made a nifty move to split the defenders and fired a ball past Anastasia Barcom for give the hounds a 1-0 lead in the third minute of the match.
The Hounds registered three more shots on Barcom before the game was significantly changed. A red card shown to Missouri S&T's
Sarah Henze in the 22nd minute left the Miners down a player for the rest of the match. UIndy only needed minutes to take advantage of the booking, as Sidibe found the back of the net for the second time in the 25th minute, this time set up by
Sukhmani Shergill. The goal gave the Hounds a comfortable 2-0 lead heading into halftime.
In the second half, UIndy continued to press but couldn't extend their lead. With only playing with 10 on the pitch, the Miners landed six shots in total, but goalkeeper
Jenna Taghikhani kept them at bay with three crucial saves in the effort toward the team's third straight shutout.
IN THE BOX
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Antiya Sidibe recorded her second and third goals of the season, both coming in the first half.
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Jenna Taghikhani earned her seventh clean sheet of the season in today's win, team only allowed three shots on goal.
- UIndy registered 25 shots, with 15 on frame.
UP NEXT
The Greyhounds will be back in action next weekend when they visit Maryville University on Friday, Oct 18, looking for their fourth consecutive win.
