INDIANAPOLIS - Friday, Oct. 4th, the University of Indianapolis women's soccer team fell to Drury University in a 1-0 bout that saw two hydration breaks due to high temperatures. Despite the stellar goalkeeping from Jenna Taghikhani, the Greyhounds' offense was never able to establish themselves against a sound Panthers' defense. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hounds started the match by stringing together a pair of valuable possessions in their offensive third, earning two corner kicks within the first 15 minutes. Drury's stout defense on the back line held UIndy's offense at bay in both corners, as the Hounds couldn't register a shot from either set piece. 

Just minutes later, the Panthers went on the attack and tallied three total shots within three minutes, but Taghikhani shut down the only chance on target. Drury's offensive pressure persisted, eventually leading to a Kourtney Tucker goal in the 21st minute. Both teams went back and forth for the rest of the first, and Drury went into halftime with a 1-0 lead. 

In the second half, the Hounds' defense held off two Drury corners within the first 10 minutes. Shortly after the consecutive defensive stands, Stephanie Brady was awarded a penalty shot in the 57th minute after taking a hard foul in the box from Andrea Camargo. Brady's attempt was denied by Drury's Katy Fitzler, for her first save of the match. The Hounds were unable to register any further shots from this point, while the Panthers drove six shots on Taghikhani to no avail. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Jenna Taghikhani made a career-high 11 saves
- Zy'Aire Parker played a full 90 minutes for the seventh time this season, leading all players in the field in minutes.
- Drury's Katy Fitzler recorded her sixth clean sheet of the year, leading the conference in shutouts. 

UP NEXT
The Hounds will travel to Bolivar, MO, for a 1 pm match against Southwest Baptist.