Early Goal by Bennett Leads Indiana Women’s Soccer Past Wisconsin, 1-0

Sunday, March 21

Bloomington, Ind.

1:00 PM

Indiana University

4-3-0, 4-3-0

Wisconsin

4-3-1, 4-3-1

Wisconsin

Indiana

Early Goal by Bennett Leads Indiana Women’s Soccer Past Wisconsin, 1-0

3/21/2021 4:37:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The gamewinner by freshman Anna Bennett in the 12^th minute and a shutout by senior Bethany Kopel led Indiana (4-3-0) past Wisconsin (4-3-1) at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Sunday afternoon. This victory marks the first time the Hoosiers have defeated the Badgers since September 25, 2016.

KEY MOMENTS
• In the 12^th minute, sophomore Alaina Kalin took a shot on target, but the Badgers' goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer dived for the save. However, Bloomer didn't have possession of the ball before freshman Anna Bennett swooped into the goalie box and netted her first goal career goal deep into the far-right side of the net.
• The best chance for the Badgers came in the 22^nd minute as Wisconsin's Cameron Murtha ran into the goalie box for a loose ball, but goalkeeper Bethany Kopel earned her first save as she was there for the block.
• After a foul Wisconsin would look for the equalizer in the 44^th minute before heading into the locker room, but Kopel was once again there for the save.
• Indiana looked to push the lead as they fired six shots in the second half to Wisconsin's three.
• The Badgers would see their last opportunity in the 85^th minute as Wisconsin's freshman Porter List took a shot on goal to give Kopel and the Hoosiers the victory.

NOTABLES
• Indiana women's soccer improves to 4-3-0 on the season while the Badgers drop to 4-3-1.
• Today's victory marks the first time Indiana has defeated Wisconsin since the 2016 season in Bloomington, Ind. This was also the first matchup between the two teams since the 2018 season.
• Freshman Anna Bennett scored her first career goal of the season. She is the second freshman to record a goal this season behind Jen Blitchok with two.
•Indiana outshot Wisconsin 11-7 this afternoon with six on goal shots.
• The Hoosiers gave the Badgers' goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer five saves but ended her back-to-back game shutout streak.
• Senior Bethany Kopel earns her fourth victory this season.

HOOSIER POINTS
GOALS: Anna Bennett

UP NEXT
• The Hoosiers will travel to Columbus, Ohio to battle the Buckeyes on March 25^th at 2 p.m. The match is set to air live on Big Ten Network.

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