Thursday, August 15
Bloomington, Ind.
8:00 PM
Indiana University
1-0-0, 0-0-0
1
vs
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Tennessee
0-1-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Tennessee
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Indiana
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Neighbors’ Goal Lifts Hoosiers Past Vols in Season Opener
8/15/2024 11:55:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Sophomore midfielder Kennedy Neighbors goal in the 50th minute led the Hoosiers to a 1-0 victory against Tennessee (0-0-1) in their regular-season opener at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
KEY MOMENTS
• Indiana (1-0-0) saw their first opportunity in the first half within the 14th minute from senior midfielder Hope Paredes. Goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg sent a long drop kick deep into the field finding Paredes for the first chance, but the Vols keeper was there for the stop.
• The Hoosiers held Tennessee to two shots on goal, but even with the advantage Gerstenberg had a great first half between the pipes picking up two saves in the first half before the teams entered the locker rooms, 0-0.
• The Vols' cleansheet didn't last long, as IU started the second half more aggressive and scored in the 50th minute. Neighbors netted the gamewinner with a loose ball from freshman forward Layla Sirdah in the 18-yard box before striking it straight at the Vols veteran keeper to put the team up, 1-0.
• Graduate defender Avery Snead saw another great opportunity in the 52nd minute to extend the lead but couldn't convert on the opportunity.
• Tennessee looked to counter with two shots on goal in the 52nd and 83rd minutes, but Gerstenberg recorded a couple more big saves to seal the match.
HOOSIER POINTS
GOALS: Neighbors (50')
ASSISTS: Layla Sirdah
NOTABLES
• Neighbors netted her first career goal and the gamewinner over Tennessee.
• Sirdah and Snead made their first career debuts at Indiana.
• Indiana improves to 19-9-4 on opening day.
• Freshman defender Haden Vlcek also saw her first minutes on the pitch for the Hoosiers.
• Indiana out shot the Vols 10-7 and led 8-6 in corners.
• Indiana extended its undefeated streak at home to 9-0-3.
• The Hoosiers are now 2-0-1 against the Volunteers.
• Gerstenberg tallied four saves on the night. She is now tied fourth career victories with 23.
UP NEXT
The Hoosiers will head to Muncie, Ind. for a midweek match with the Ball State Cardinals on Tuesday, Aug. 20th. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
@IndianaWSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University women's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaWSOC on X, Facebook and Instagram.
#NeverDaunted
KEY MOMENTS
• Indiana (1-0-0) saw their first opportunity in the first half within the 14th minute from senior midfielder Hope Paredes. Goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg sent a long drop kick deep into the field finding Paredes for the first chance, but the Vols keeper was there for the stop.
• The Hoosiers held Tennessee to two shots on goal, but even with the advantage Gerstenberg had a great first half between the pipes picking up two saves in the first half before the teams entered the locker rooms, 0-0.
• The Vols' cleansheet didn't last long, as IU started the second half more aggressive and scored in the 50th minute. Neighbors netted the gamewinner with a loose ball from freshman forward Layla Sirdah in the 18-yard box before striking it straight at the Vols veteran keeper to put the team up, 1-0.
• Graduate defender Avery Snead saw another great opportunity in the 52nd minute to extend the lead but couldn't convert on the opportunity.
• Tennessee looked to counter with two shots on goal in the 52nd and 83rd minutes, but Gerstenberg recorded a couple more big saves to seal the match.
HOOSIER POINTS
GOALS: Neighbors (50')
ASSISTS: Layla Sirdah
NOTABLES
• Neighbors netted her first career goal and the gamewinner over Tennessee.
• Sirdah and Snead made their first career debuts at Indiana.
• Indiana improves to 19-9-4 on opening day.
• Freshman defender Haden Vlcek also saw her first minutes on the pitch for the Hoosiers.
• Indiana out shot the Vols 10-7 and led 8-6 in corners.
• Indiana extended its undefeated streak at home to 9-0-3.
• The Hoosiers are now 2-0-1 against the Volunteers.
• Gerstenberg tallied four saves on the night. She is now tied fourth career victories with 23.
UP NEXT
The Hoosiers will head to Muncie, Ind. for a midweek match with the Ball State Cardinals on Tuesday, Aug. 20th. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
@IndianaWSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University women's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaWSOC on X, Facebook and Instagram.
#NeverDaunted
Team Stats
UTK
IND
Goals
0
1
Shots
7
10
Shots on Goal
4
4
Saves
3
4
Corners
6
8
Fouls
11
11
Scoring Plays
Kennedy Neighbors (1)
Assisted By: Layla Sirdah
GOAL by IND Neighbors, Kennedy Assist by Sirdah, Layla.
49:02
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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