Indiana University Athletics
Tuesday, October 14
Lexington, Ky.
7 p.m.
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Ault, No. 14 Hoosiers Battle Back in the Bluegrass
10/14/2025 10:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A second-half brace from senior forward Palmer Ault guided No. 14-ranked Indiana to its third Top 25 victory and sixth comeback win of the season, a 2-1 result at No. 25-ranked Kentucky.
A member of the MAC Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List, Ault improved his season tally to a career-high 11 goals, scoring in the 64th and 79th minutes after the Wildcats had taken a 36th-minute lead.
KEY MOMENTS
• 36' – GOAL! Against the run of play, a header from sophomore forward Joaquín Brizuela snuck in at the front post, and Kentucky took the early lead. Kentucky 1, Indiana 0
• 45' – Indiana nearly equalized right before the half as a first-time attempt off the foot of senior midfielder Cristiano Bruletti forced a diving save.
• 64' – GOAL! Redshirt freshman defender Nolan Kinsella got around his defender on the right side of the box and was pulled down from behind, earning a penalty. Ault buried it from the spot to equalize. Indiana 1, Kentucky 1
• 66' – Sophomore midfielder Charlie Heuer saw a first-touch chance flying low towards goal, but a late deflection just took it off course.
• 79' – GOAL! A Heuer shot took a fortunate deflection back towards Ault at the top of the box, and the senior finished with the inside of his right foot into the bottom corner. Indiana 2, Kentucky 1
• 84' – Freshman goalkeeper Judewellin Michel made two saves within a minute to push away a Wildcat equalizer.
NOTABLES
• Indiana improved to 3-0-1 against ranked opponent and 6-0-1 against non-conference foes. Head coach Todd Yeagley improved his record against Top 25 opponents to 61-37-20.
• IU improved its record in the all-time series with Kentucky to 28-3-5 and 12-1-3 in Lexington. The result comes as Indiana's second consecutive comeback victory over the Wildcats after overcoming a 2-0 deficit in a 3-2 win last season.
• Palmer Ault's 11 goals and 27 points mark career-highs in both categories. He's the first Hoosier to reach 11 goals since Victor Bezerra's 12 during the 2021-22 season.
• Ault has scored five game-winning goals this season.
• Heuer has assisted Ault match-winners in consecutive matches.
• Michel made his first start and appearance since the season opener, a 2-2 draw with No. 9-ranked Clemson.
UP NEXT
Indiana returns home Friday (Oct. 17) night, hosting Hanover College for Senior Night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.
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For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMSOC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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A member of the MAC Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List, Ault improved his season tally to a career-high 11 goals, scoring in the 64th and 79th minutes after the Wildcats had taken a 36th-minute lead.
KEY MOMENTS
• 36' – GOAL! Against the run of play, a header from sophomore forward Joaquín Brizuela snuck in at the front post, and Kentucky took the early lead. Kentucky 1, Indiana 0
• 45' – Indiana nearly equalized right before the half as a first-time attempt off the foot of senior midfielder Cristiano Bruletti forced a diving save.
• 64' – GOAL! Redshirt freshman defender Nolan Kinsella got around his defender on the right side of the box and was pulled down from behind, earning a penalty. Ault buried it from the spot to equalize. Indiana 1, Kentucky 1
• 66' – Sophomore midfielder Charlie Heuer saw a first-touch chance flying low towards goal, but a late deflection just took it off course.
• 79' – GOAL! A Heuer shot took a fortunate deflection back towards Ault at the top of the box, and the senior finished with the inside of his right foot into the bottom corner. Indiana 2, Kentucky 1
• 84' – Freshman goalkeeper Judewellin Michel made two saves within a minute to push away a Wildcat equalizer.
NOTABLES
• Indiana improved to 3-0-1 against ranked opponent and 6-0-1 against non-conference foes. Head coach Todd Yeagley improved his record against Top 25 opponents to 61-37-20.
• IU improved its record in the all-time series with Kentucky to 28-3-5 and 12-1-3 in Lexington. The result comes as Indiana's second consecutive comeback victory over the Wildcats after overcoming a 2-0 deficit in a 3-2 win last season.
• Palmer Ault's 11 goals and 27 points mark career-highs in both categories. He's the first Hoosier to reach 11 goals since Victor Bezerra's 12 during the 2021-22 season.
• Ault has scored five game-winning goals this season.
• Heuer has assisted Ault match-winners in consecutive matches.
• Michel made his first start and appearance since the season opener, a 2-2 draw with No. 9-ranked Clemson.
UP NEXT
Indiana returns home Friday (Oct. 17) night, hosting Hanover College for Senior Night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.
@IndianaMSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMSOC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
#NeverDaunted
Team Stats
IU
UK
Goals
2
1
Shots
13
12
Shots on Goal
5
5
Saves
4
3
Corners
6
5
Fouls
5
13
Scoring Plays
Joaquín Brizuela (3)
Assisted By: Eric Onos
GOAL by UK Brizuela, Joaquín Assist by Onos, Eric.
35:47
Palmer Ault (10)
IU Palmer Ault PENALTY KICK GOAL.
63:37
Palmer Ault (10)
Assisted By: Charlie Heuer
GOAL by IU Ault, Palmer Assist by Heuer, Charlie.
78:29
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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