
No. 19 IUWS Sets Single-Season Shutout Record, Clinches Fifth Seed in B1G Tournament In Road Win Over Maryland, 2-0
10/22/2023 4:15:00 PM | Women's Soccer
COLLEGE PARK, MD. – No. 19 Indiana (11-2-4, 5-2-2 B1G) shutout Maryland, 2-0, at Ludwig Field to set the single-season shutout record with their 11th cleansheet this season. The win clinched IU the fifth seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
KEY MOMENTS
• The Hoosiers put on the pressure early with pair of shots on goal from senior midfielder Sofia Black in the 10th minute followed by another chance from junior defender Camille Hamm in the 12th minute but were unable to convert.
• Graduate forward Paige Webber got the job done on a breakaway down the stretch. Senior midfielder Anna Bennett skipped one down the left side of the field as Webber took a few dribbles before striking the right side of the net for the goal.
• Black saw another opportunity in the 23rd minute, but the Terps back line would step in for the save.
• In the 28th minute, Abbey Iler saw another dangerous opportunity as she headed one right inside the goalie box making Maryland's keeper jump for the save.
• Junior defender Lauren Costello scored on a free kick from Anna Bennet in the 67th minute. Bennett sent a cross into the box while four Hoosiers went for the goal, but Costello was able to get to it as she knocked into the far-right side of the net.
HOOSIER POINTS
GOALS: Webber (16'), Costello (67')
ASSISTS: Bennett (2)
NOTABLES
• The Hoosiers finish the season with a 12-2-4 record and a 6-2-2 finish in the Big Ten. With the win, IU clinches a spot in the Big Ten Tournament, their first since 2019.
• Indiana's six conference wins ties the program record which has been accomplished in 1998, 2013 and the 2020-21 seasons.
• The Hoosiers finished the season with only two losses and earned the most points in program history with 20.
• IU outshot the Terrapins 17-5, 7-1 in shots on goal.
• The Hoosiers also held a 6-4 advantage in corner kicks.
• Webber netted her 12th goal of the season and the 18th of her career. She has tallied five game winning goals on the season.
• Costello scored her second goal on the year.
• Bennett's two assists give her nine on the season, tallying 14 on her career. Her nine assists is the second most in a single-season tied with Rebecca Candler (2013). Candler set the record with 10 in the 2012 season.
• Gerstenberg and the Hoosiers earned their 10th shutout this season to set the single-season shutout record. She picked up one save on the afternoon while Indiana's backline helped hold the Terrapins to only one shot on goal.
• The Birkenwerder, Germany, native is ranked in the top-10 with 131 career saves. She holds the career shutout record with 25 and is tied fifth with 22 career victories.
UP NEXT
Indiana will travel back to Penn State for the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals. The No. 5 seeded Hoosiers will face the No. 4 seeded Nittany Lions. A full bracket will be announced once all matches have concluded.
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KEY MOMENTS
• The Hoosiers put on the pressure early with pair of shots on goal from senior midfielder Sofia Black in the 10th minute followed by another chance from junior defender Camille Hamm in the 12th minute but were unable to convert.
• Graduate forward Paige Webber got the job done on a breakaway down the stretch. Senior midfielder Anna Bennett skipped one down the left side of the field as Webber took a few dribbles before striking the right side of the net for the goal.
• Black saw another opportunity in the 23rd minute, but the Terps back line would step in for the save.
• In the 28th minute, Abbey Iler saw another dangerous opportunity as she headed one right inside the goalie box making Maryland's keeper jump for the save.
• Junior defender Lauren Costello scored on a free kick from Anna Bennet in the 67th minute. Bennett sent a cross into the box while four Hoosiers went for the goal, but Costello was able to get to it as she knocked into the far-right side of the net.
HOOSIER POINTS
GOALS: Webber (16'), Costello (67')
ASSISTS: Bennett (2)
NOTABLES
• The Hoosiers finish the season with a 12-2-4 record and a 6-2-2 finish in the Big Ten. With the win, IU clinches a spot in the Big Ten Tournament, their first since 2019.
• Indiana's six conference wins ties the program record which has been accomplished in 1998, 2013 and the 2020-21 seasons.
• The Hoosiers finished the season with only two losses and earned the most points in program history with 20.
• IU outshot the Terrapins 17-5, 7-1 in shots on goal.
• The Hoosiers also held a 6-4 advantage in corner kicks.
• Webber netted her 12th goal of the season and the 18th of her career. She has tallied five game winning goals on the season.
• Costello scored her second goal on the year.
• Bennett's two assists give her nine on the season, tallying 14 on her career. Her nine assists is the second most in a single-season tied with Rebecca Candler (2013). Candler set the record with 10 in the 2012 season.
• Gerstenberg and the Hoosiers earned their 10th shutout this season to set the single-season shutout record. She picked up one save on the afternoon while Indiana's backline helped hold the Terrapins to only one shot on goal.
• The Birkenwerder, Germany, native is ranked in the top-10 with 131 career saves. She holds the career shutout record with 25 and is tied fifth with 22 career victories.
UP NEXT
Indiana will travel back to Penn State for the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals. The No. 5 seeded Hoosiers will face the No. 4 seeded Nittany Lions. A full bracket will be announced once all matches have concluded.
@IndianaWSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University women's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaWSOC on X, Facebook and Instagram.
#GoIU
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