Indiana Dominates Ball State 4-0 in Preseason Scrimmage
8/20/2021 3:13:00 PM | Field Hockey
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Indiana Field Hockey team defeated Ball State 4-0 in a scrimmage at the Briner Sports Complex on Friday afternoon. This was the first match for IU in the 2021 campaign.
KEY MOMENTS
• After a scoreless first period, sophomore forward Anna Gwiazdzinski knocked in the opening goal of the season to give IU a 1-0 lead.
• Freshman forward Kayla Kiwak followed that up in quick succession to take a 2-0 advantage into the half.
• IU got insurance goals from senior forward Hailey Couch and freshman midfielder Sofia Arrebola Garcia to secure a dominant 4-0 victory.
NOTABLES
• Arrebola Garcia and Kiwak both scored their first goals in their first game in an IU uniform on Friday afternoon.
• Couch's goal was her first since 2019 after opting out of the 2020-2021 spring season due to health and safety concerns.
• IU combined to keep a clean sheet in the opening match of the season.
UP NEXT
IU returns to Bloomington for its Cream and Crimson scrimmage on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. EST. The Hoosiers will begin the regular season next Friday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. against Central Michigan
All dates, times and locations are subject to change. Check IUHoosiers.com for the latest information.
#GoIU
KEY MOMENTS
• After a scoreless first period, sophomore forward Anna Gwiazdzinski knocked in the opening goal of the season to give IU a 1-0 lead.
• Freshman forward Kayla Kiwak followed that up in quick succession to take a 2-0 advantage into the half.
• IU got insurance goals from senior forward Hailey Couch and freshman midfielder Sofia Arrebola Garcia to secure a dominant 4-0 victory.
NOTABLES
• Arrebola Garcia and Kiwak both scored their first goals in their first game in an IU uniform on Friday afternoon.
• Couch's goal was her first since 2019 after opting out of the 2020-2021 spring season due to health and safety concerns.
• IU combined to keep a clean sheet in the opening match of the season.
UP NEXT
IU returns to Bloomington for its Cream and Crimson scrimmage on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. EST. The Hoosiers will begin the regular season next Friday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. against Central Michigan
All dates, times and locations are subject to change. Check IUHoosiers.com for the latest information.
#GoIU
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