Indiana University Athletics
Sunday, September 1
Providence, R.I.
7:00 PM
Indiana University
at
Brown
MATCH CENTRAL: Indiana at Brown
8/30/2024 4:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana women's soccer heads to Providence, R.I., for their first match with an Ivy League opponent and the Brown Bears on Sunday evening.
Kickoff against the Bears is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
ABOUT THE BEARS
The Brown Bears have dominated the Ivy League winning four consecutive conference titles (2019, '21, '22, '23). They are 0-1-1 through two matches this season and are looking for their first win of the season. The Bears tied Hofstra 1-1 on Thursday evening. Brown trailed 1-0 at the half, but forward Kira McGuire found the equalizer in the 88th minute. As a team, the bears are averaging 10.5 shots a game with a .429 shots on goal percentage.
LAST TIME OUT
The Hoosiers are coming off a dominating 6-0 win against Wright State on Thursday evening. The hoosiers shared the success as 10 different athletes recorded their first points with six goals and four assists in the win. IU went to their bench as they saw a total of 26 athletes on the pitch in this match. Three goals and two assists in the win came from the Hoosier bench with goals from Marisa Grzesiak, Krista Murphy and Hope Paredes with assists from Bella Haggerty and Natasha Kim.
SHARING THE SUCCESS
As a team, IU has scored nine goals on seven assists this season, averaging three goals per game with 13.7 shots a game. On the defensive side, the Hoosiers picked up their second shutout this season and has only allowed one goal in three matches. They are currently holding their opponents to 5.7 shots a game with an goals scored average of 0.33.
SIRDAH SHINES
Freshman forward Layla Sirdah has been an offensive facilitator for the Hoosiers this season. She has assisted on the first three goals of the season and scored her first career goal against Wright State. Sirdah leads the team with five points, six shots with a .667 shots on goal percentage. She has started in all three matches this season with 130 minutes played on the pitch.
NEIGHBORS FINDS THE NET
Sophomore midfielder Kennedy Neighbors has scored two goals for the Hoosiers this season in back-to-back games against Ball State and the gamewinner against Tennessee. She currently holds a .667 shots on goal percentage.
GERSTENBERG IN GOAL
Senior goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg is on pace to break the Indiana women's soccer career victories. She is currently ranked third with 25 career victories in goal. She trails former teammate Bethany Kopel (30) and Merit Elzey with 35 victories.
@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
Kickoff against the Bears is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
ABOUT THE BEARS
The Brown Bears have dominated the Ivy League winning four consecutive conference titles (2019, '21, '22, '23). They are 0-1-1 through two matches this season and are looking for their first win of the season. The Bears tied Hofstra 1-1 on Thursday evening. Brown trailed 1-0 at the half, but forward Kira McGuire found the equalizer in the 88th minute. As a team, the bears are averaging 10.5 shots a game with a .429 shots on goal percentage.
LAST TIME OUT
The Hoosiers are coming off a dominating 6-0 win against Wright State on Thursday evening. The hoosiers shared the success as 10 different athletes recorded their first points with six goals and four assists in the win. IU went to their bench as they saw a total of 26 athletes on the pitch in this match. Three goals and two assists in the win came from the Hoosier bench with goals from Marisa Grzesiak, Krista Murphy and Hope Paredes with assists from Bella Haggerty and Natasha Kim.
SHARING THE SUCCESS
As a team, IU has scored nine goals on seven assists this season, averaging three goals per game with 13.7 shots a game. On the defensive side, the Hoosiers picked up their second shutout this season and has only allowed one goal in three matches. They are currently holding their opponents to 5.7 shots a game with an goals scored average of 0.33.
SIRDAH SHINES
Freshman forward Layla Sirdah has been an offensive facilitator for the Hoosiers this season. She has assisted on the first three goals of the season and scored her first career goal against Wright State. Sirdah leads the team with five points, six shots with a .667 shots on goal percentage. She has started in all three matches this season with 130 minutes played on the pitch.
NEIGHBORS FINDS THE NET
Sophomore midfielder Kennedy Neighbors has scored two goals for the Hoosiers this season in back-to-back games against Ball State and the gamewinner against Tennessee. She currently holds a .667 shots on goal percentage.
GERSTENBERG IN GOAL
Senior goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg is on pace to break the Indiana women's soccer career victories. She is currently ranked third with 25 career victories in goal. She trails former teammate Bethany Kopel (30) and Merit Elzey with 35 victories.
@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
Players Mentioned
Goalkeeper
/ Women's Soccer
Forward
/ Women's Soccer
Defender
/ Women's Soccer
Defender
/ Women's Soccer
Midfielder
/ Women's Soccer
Midfielder
/ Women's Soccer
Midfielder
/ Women's Soccer
Forward
/ Women's SoccerIUWBB Highlights vs. UIC
Saturday, November 08
Darian DeVries Postgame Press Conference
Thursday, November 06
IUBB Postgame Press Conference
Thursday, November 06
IUWBB Highlights vs. Lipscomb
Wednesday, November 05