Indiana Earns 700th Win with Victory over Wisconsin

Saturday, October 31

Bloomington, Ind.

7:00 PM

Indiana University

10-4-2, 3-3-1

Wisconsin

4-10-3, 1-3-3

Wisconsin

Indiana

Indiana Earns 700th Win with Victory over Wisconsin

10/31/2015 10:48:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana University men's soccer team won the program's 700^th match on Senior Night, beating the Wisconsin Badgers, 1-0, at Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday.

With the victory over Wisconsin, Indiana becomes the fifth men's soccer program in NCAA Division I history to win 700 games. The Hoosiers are the fastest team to accomplish the feat, reaching the milestone in just 953 matches. UCLA was previously the fastest team to 700, winning in 962 games. IU joins the Bruins, Virginia, Saint Louis and Maryland in the 700-win club.

"It was a special night," Indiana head coach Todd Yeagley said following the historic victory. "700 wins obviously signifies that we've had terrific players, consistent product and to be the fastest to reach that mark in Division I soccer history is a proud moment - it's a proud moment for everyone who's worn a jersey, for our fans and for Indiana University. It's another benchmark that puts us as the premier soccer program. It's neat to be a part of it tonight with this group and for this 2015 team to have that as a moment they'll always remember."

With the victory, Indiana improves to 10-4-2 on the season overall and to 3-3-1 in Big Ten conference play. The Hoosiers improved to 7-1-1 in their last nine matches with the team's third-straight win. With the loss, Wisconsin falls to 4-10-3 on the year and to 1-3-3 in league play.

Austin Panchot score the game-winning goal for the Hoosiers in the 52^nd minute. Tanner Thompson and Grant Lillard each had an assist on the score for IU. The Hoosier defense was again tremendous, posting the third shutout in the last four matches. Goalkeeper Colin Webb made one save en route to his Big Ten-leading eighth shutout of the season.

In the first half, Indiana controlled possession for the majority of the 45 minutes, out-shooting the Badgers, 10-1. IU also had five corners kicks in the opening frame to just one for Wisconsin.

Indiana's best opportunity at goal came in the 45^th minute, when with just 30 seconds remaining in the half, IU had a pair of great looks at goal.

Kyle Sparks got to the left end line, sending a cross in to the middle of the box. Billy McConnell takes a touch and fires with his left foot from 12-yards out. The Wisconsin goalie dove and missed, but a Badger defender kicked the shot off the line.

The rebound fell to Gutman, who dribbled to his left, cracking an attempt at goal that was blocked at the top of the six-yard box. At the end of the first half, the game remained tied at 0-0.

Seven minutes in to the second half, the Hoosiers used excellent teamwork to notch the game-winning goal.

Working on the left side of the pitch, Thompson sent a cross to the right side of the 18-yard box, finding Lillard. The sophomore headed the ball back towards the back post, where Panchot lunged forward, heading the ball home from three yards to give the Hoosiers a 1-0 lead.

The assist was Thompson's Big Ten-leading eighth of the season, while Lillard recorded his fourth helper of the year.

With the lead, the IU defense remained stout in the face of mounting pressure from Wisconsin. The Badgers best shot at an equalizer came in the 77^th minute, when Christopher Mueller cracked one from 35-yards out. Webb made a diving save on the low screamer, preserving the 1-0 victory for the Hoosiers.

With the win and results from around the conference, the Hoosiers moved from eighth to fourth place in the league. With their 3-3-1 record and 10 points, Indiana can clinch a top-four seed and a home match in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals with a win at Michigan State on Wednesday.

The Indiana men's soccer team will close out the 2015 regular season on the road Wednesday in East Lansing, Mich. when the team faces the Michigan State Spartans. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.

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