Tuesday, September 19
Bloomington, Ind.
7:30 p.m.
Indiana University
3-2-2, 0-0-1
1
vs
0
Butler
1-4-1, 1-0-0
1
2
F
Butler
0
0
0
Indiana
1
0
1
Sarver, Hoosiers Serve Shutout Win
9/19/2023 11:26:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BLOOMINGTON — It was derby day delight for Indiana men's soccer.
The Hoosiers (3-2-2, 0-0-1 B1G) scored early and threatened often in a 1-0 victory over Butler (1-4-1, 1-0-0 BIG EAST) Tuesday (Sept. 19) night on Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
Junior Samuel Sarver broke the tie in the 10th minute after a bit of skill to assist from freshman Collins Oduro.
Indiana earned its fourth clean sheet in seven matches this season, holding Butler to seven shots with none on target. Butler's season scoring leader, sophomore Palmer Ault, was held without an attempt through the 90 minutes. In comparison, the Hoosiers recorded seven shots on goal from 16 total attempts.
KEY MOMENTS
• 10' – Oduro used his quickness to get around a defender in the left side of the box a fired a cross around his mark. Sarver split the defenders and finished at the near post.
• 18' – A Hoosier corner was pushed out of the box but into the path of sophomore Luka Bezerra. He struck first time, and his pacey effort just missed the crossbar high.
• 34' – Combination play between senior Brett Bebej, Sarver and junior Tommy Mihalic allowed Mihalic a chance of goal. The Bulldog defense did well to put Mihalic on left on a tough angle enough that he fired his shot into the keeper.
• 45' – IU dominated the first half with 64 percent possession and a 7-2 shots advantage.
• 66' – A chance on the counter came to the head of senior forward Karsen Henderlong, but he put it wide at the back post.
• 83' – Freshman Alex Barger found space and took a shot from about 20 yards out that forced a diving save at the back post from Bulldog redshirt senior goalkeeper Caleb Norris.
• 90' – A turnover led to a Mihalic chance in front of goal, but the junior was unlucky as a Bulldog defender came flying in to deflect the shot.
NOTABLES
• Indiana earned its fourth clean sheet in five matches at home. IU has conceded three goals all season, a goals against average of 0.43, while allowing one goal at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
• IU earned its third straight victory against Butler and fourth straight home win in the derby.
• The Hoosiers have posted double-digit shots in each game this season, averaging 16 shots per match.
• Indiana has allowed two or fewer shots on goal in five of seven matches and has not conceded more than eight in any match.
• Sarver scored his second goal of the season and No. 13 of his career. He leads the team in points with six.
• Oduro recorded his first-career assist, and ranks second on the team in points with five.
UP NEXT
Indiana returns to Big Ten Conference play on Friday when it travels to play undefeated Michigan State in East Lansing, Michigan. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
#GoIU
@IndianaMSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMSOC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
The Hoosiers (3-2-2, 0-0-1 B1G) scored early and threatened often in a 1-0 victory over Butler (1-4-1, 1-0-0 BIG EAST) Tuesday (Sept. 19) night on Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
Junior Samuel Sarver broke the tie in the 10th minute after a bit of skill to assist from freshman Collins Oduro.
Indiana earned its fourth clean sheet in seven matches this season, holding Butler to seven shots with none on target. Butler's season scoring leader, sophomore Palmer Ault, was held without an attempt through the 90 minutes. In comparison, the Hoosiers recorded seven shots on goal from 16 total attempts.
KEY MOMENTS
• 10' – Oduro used his quickness to get around a defender in the left side of the box a fired a cross around his mark. Sarver split the defenders and finished at the near post.
• 18' – A Hoosier corner was pushed out of the box but into the path of sophomore Luka Bezerra. He struck first time, and his pacey effort just missed the crossbar high.
• 34' – Combination play between senior Brett Bebej, Sarver and junior Tommy Mihalic allowed Mihalic a chance of goal. The Bulldog defense did well to put Mihalic on left on a tough angle enough that he fired his shot into the keeper.
• 45' – IU dominated the first half with 64 percent possession and a 7-2 shots advantage.
• 66' – A chance on the counter came to the head of senior forward Karsen Henderlong, but he put it wide at the back post.
• 83' – Freshman Alex Barger found space and took a shot from about 20 yards out that forced a diving save at the back post from Bulldog redshirt senior goalkeeper Caleb Norris.
• 90' – A turnover led to a Mihalic chance in front of goal, but the junior was unlucky as a Bulldog defender came flying in to deflect the shot.
NOTABLES
• Indiana earned its fourth clean sheet in five matches at home. IU has conceded three goals all season, a goals against average of 0.43, while allowing one goal at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
• IU earned its third straight victory against Butler and fourth straight home win in the derby.
• The Hoosiers have posted double-digit shots in each game this season, averaging 16 shots per match.
• Indiana has allowed two or fewer shots on goal in five of seven matches and has not conceded more than eight in any match.
• Sarver scored his second goal of the season and No. 13 of his career. He leads the team in points with six.
• Oduro recorded his first-career assist, and ranks second on the team in points with five.
UP NEXT
Indiana returns to Big Ten Conference play on Friday when it travels to play undefeated Michigan State in East Lansing, Michigan. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
#GoIU
@IndianaMSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMSOC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
BUT
IND
Goals
0
1
Shots
7
16
Shots on Goal
0
7
Saves
3
0
Corners
3
8
Fouls
13
4
Scoring Plays
Samuel Sarver (2)
Assisted By: Collins Oduro
GOAL by IND Sarver, Samuel Assist by Oduro, Collins.
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Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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