Indiana Women’s Soccer Topples Michigan in Shutout Win, 2-0

Sunday, March 28

Ann Arbor, Mich.

3:00 PM

Indiana University

5-4-0, 5-4-0

Michigan

5-3-2, 5-3-2

Indiana

Michigan

Indiana Women’s Soccer Topples Michigan in Shutout Win, 2-0

3/28/2021 7:33:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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Ann Arbor, Mich. – On Sunday afternoon, Indiana women's soccer toppled Michigan, 2-0, at U-M Soccer Stadium for its first win in Ann Arbor since 2006.

KEY MOMENTS
• Indiana (5-4-0) struck first in the 37^th minute as freshman Gabi Rennie threaded a pass through the defense on the right side of the field to sophomore Avery Lockwood. Lockwood, who was in the 18-yard box, slid into the shot using her right foot as she launched it into the far-left post for her first goal this season and what would prove to be the gamewinner.
• Michigan (5-3-2) saw a couple of chances in the 16^th and 20^th minute to get the equalizer, but senior goalkeeper Bethany Kopel had quick hands this afternoon as she saved them both.
• The Hoosiers would find the net again in the 44^th minute after freshman Anna Bennett sent a cross from the baseline that ricocheted off fellow classmate Sofia Black into the near post. IU would hold a 2-0 lead at the half.
• In the second half, Michigan saw their best opportunity as their offensive leader, Nicki Hernandez, earned a penalty kick in the 58^th minute. However, Kopel got the save as she dove for the ball with two hands.
• The penalty kick proved to be the last opportunity for the Wolverines as they failed to attempt a shot for the rest of the game.

NOTABLES
• This is the second time the Hoosiers have won in Ann Arbor. The last time was October 1, 2006.
• The victory marks the first time since 2013 that IU has had five conference wins and sets a new record of conference wins under head coach Erwin van Bennekom in his second season after going 4-5-2 in conference play in his first year.
• IU has won two out of the last three matchups. In the 2019 season, the game ended in a double overtime decision with the teams tied 0-0.
• Indiana has shutout its opponents four times this season.
• Bethany Kopel recorded five saves aiding in the Hoosiers shutout and earned her fifth victory this season. She is tied with two others (Lauren Hollandsworth, Stacey Van Boxmeer) in third place for most conference wins in a single season.
• Natalie Lunt earned her first career start against the Wolverines.
• Sophomore Avery Lockwood netted her first goal of the season and the gamewinner. She now has six goals on her career.
• Gabi Rennie earns her first career point on the assist to Lockwood.
• Freshman Sofia Black scored her first collegiate goal on the assist from Anna Bennett.

UP NEXT
• Indiana heads home to Bill Armstrong Stadium for its last home game of the season. The Hoosiers will face the Michigan State Spartans on Wednesday, March 31 at 12 p.m. with kickoff set to air on Big Ten Network +.

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