Hoosiers Comeback in Win Against Wildcats

Thursday, October 9

Bloomington, Ind.

7:30 P.M. ET

Indiana University

4-4-5, 1-2-4

Northwestern

5-3-6, 1-2-4

Northwestern

Indiana

10/9/2025 11:07:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana women's soccer saw their first conference win of the season as they defeated Northwestern 2-1 in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday night. The Hoosier trailed entering the second half but saw their leading goal scorers each score to give head coach Josh Rife his first Big Ten win at the helm.

With the win, Indiana sits with a 4-4-5 overall record and 1-2-4 in conference play.

KEY MOMENTS

Senior goalkeeper Dani Jacobson made several key stops through the first half pulling in three saves by halftime.
Northwestern's Caterina Regazzoni found the game's opening goal in the 31st minute to put the Wildcats up 1-0 in the 31^st minute.
Senior forward Sarah Sirdah had two great looks late in the first half but was unable to capitalize, putting the Hoosiers down 1-0 at the break.
Graduate goalkeeper Sally Rainey took over duties in goal out of halftime. She made two saves including a diving grab in the 57^th minute.
Junior midfielder Paige Droner floated a shot attempt in the 73^rd minute that deflected off the crossbar back into play.
Freshman defender Grace Hamm found the back of the net for the Hoosiers to tie the game at one goal apiece in the 81^st minute. Hamm took a shot from the corner of the box and found the opposite corner of the goal for the score.
In the final minute of play, sophomore midfielder Maggie Ledwith pulled in a short goal kick from Northwestern. She was able to maintain control against three defenders to put in the late goal, giving Indiana the 2-1 victory.

NOTABLE

Hamm and Ledwith each scored their fourth goals of the season.
Jacobson (3) and Rainey (2) combined for five saves.
IU recorded seven of their 11 shot attempts in the second half.
This is Indiana's fourth game with multiple goals scored.
Seven Hoosiers recorded a shot attempt.
Hamm, Ledwith, Sirdah, and Iler recorded a shot on goal

UP NEXT
IUWS will travel for their first of two straight road games in Michigan. They will first travel to Ann Arbor to face off against Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 12 pm. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

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