Forbes’ Brace Leads Indiana to Shutout Victory against Iowa

Sunday, February 28

Bloomington, Ind.

1:00 PM

Indiana University

2-1-0, 2-1-0

Iowa

0-3-0, 0-3-0

Iowa

Indiana

Forbes’ Brace Leads Indiana to Shutout Victory against Iowa

2/28/2021 4:14:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana's women's soccer picked up its second consecutive shutout win against Iowa on Sunday afternoon behind a brace from senior Melanie Forbes. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes, 2-0, at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

KEY MOMENTS
• In the 8^th minute, sophomore Avery Lockwood led the Hoosiers on a fast breakaway. She was able to find Melanie Forbes on the right flank as she netted it into the goal to give the Hoosiers a 1-0 lead.
• The Hawkeyes looked to tie up the game in the 20^th minute with a shot by Maggie Johnston but was saved by senior goalkeeper Bethany Kopel.
• Forbes netted her second goal in the 30^th minute after a steal on a failed clearing attempt 27 yards out. She dribbled into the center of the 18-yard line for a right footed shot low into the far post.
• Out of the locker room, Iowa put up the first four shots to start the second half, but Indiana's backline held strong to secure the shutout.

NOTABLES
• IU improves to 2-1 on the season, while Iowa falls to 0-3.
• Indiana wins its first game over Iowa since October 12, 2017 when they won 2-1.
• Goalkeeper Bethany Kopel earns her second consecutive shutout this season. She now has 20 on her career to extend the program record.
• Melanie Forbes' brace marks the first time since Avery Lockwood and Chandra Davidson each netted a pair on September 8, 2019.
• Forbes has scored all three of the Hoosier goals and ties her single season career high.

HOOSIER POINTS
GOALS: Melanie Forbes (2)
ASSISTS: Avery Lockwood

UP NEXT
• The Hoosiers will head east to face the No. 20 Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday, March 4 at 4:30 p.m.

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