MIDWAY, Ky. — The Midway University women's soccer team returned to River States Conference (RSC) action Thursday afternoon, falling 4-0 to Indiana University Kokomo at Midway Turf Field.
The Cougars scored three goals in the opening 15 minutes before adding another in the second half to secure the conference victory.
With the loss, Midway falls to 3-8 overall and 1-3 in RSC play, while IU Kokomo improves to 4-7-2 overall and 2-1-1 in conference action.
Freshman goalkeeper Lillian Klee recorded 10 saves for the Eagles, while Addison Hazlett led Midway's offensive efforts with four shots.
FIRST HALF
Midway created an early scoring opportunity just 28 seconds into the contest when Haylie Haupt put a shot on goal, forcing IU Kokomo goalkeeper Liz Godfrey to make her first save of the afternoon.
The Cougars responded with several opportunities of their own before breaking through in the 10th minute.
Kaiya Money opened the scoring at the 9:40 mark, recording her fourth goal of the season to give IU Kokomo a 1-0 advantage.
Midway looked to respond immediately, as Hazlett placed a shot on goal just 13 seconds later, but Godfrey made the save.
IU Kokomo doubled its lead in the 14th minute when Kaitlyn Swartzendruber scored her 10th goal of the season at 13:13.
Less than two minutes later, Hannah Hermansen found the back of the net at 14:53 off an assist from Charity Lewis, extending the Cougars' advantage to 3-0.
The Eagles continued to battle throughout the remainder of the opening half, but IU Kokomo maintained its three-goal advantage heading into halftime.
Midway recorded five shots in the first half, including two on goal, while the Cougars registered 11 shots.
Klee made three saves in the opening 45 minutes to help limit IU Kokomo's offensive production.
SECOND HALF
Midway continued to search for offensive opportunities in the second half, recording seven shots over the final 45 minutes.
The Cougars added their fourth goal in the 61st minute when Anna Burns scored her first goal of the season at 60:56.
Madison Balf and Swartzendruber were credited with assists on the play, extending IU Kokomo's lead to 4-0.
Despite the deficit, Midway continued to generate opportunities in the attacking third.
The Eagles recorded two shots on goal in the second half, but Godfrey turned away both attempts to preserve the shutout.
Klee remained active in goal for Midway, making seven second-half saves to finish with 10 for the match.
IU Kokomo held on for the 4-0 victory, earning its second conference win of the season.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Midway finished with 12 shots, including four on goal, while IU Kokomo recorded 25 shots, placing 14 on target.
Hazlett led the Eagles with four shots, including one on goal.
Hadley Wilson and Autumn Logan each recorded two shots, while Haupt, Carly Smoot and Adria Anderson each registered one shot on goal.
Klee played all 90 minutes in goal, finishing with 10 saves.
Midway held a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks, earning two in the second half.
IU Kokomo goalkeeper Liz Godfrey recorded four saves to secure the shutout.
Swartzendruber led the Cougars with six shots, three on goal, one goal and one assist. Addison Waller also recorded six shots, while Madison Balf contributed five shots and one assist.
UP NEXT
Midway will return to the road Sunday, Oct. 18, when the Eagles travel to face Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in another River States Conference matchup.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
