Women’s soccer team continues playoff push
Lauren Soza sprints up field.
Samantha Cotten & Brittany Sweet | Managing and Sports Editor & Staff Writer
The No. 15 University of Indianapolis women’s soccer team is off to an 10-2-0 (7-1-0 GLVC) start after a win against Great Lakes Valley Conference rival Lewis University on Oct. 4.
The Lady ‘Hounds defeated Lewis 1-0 in Romeoville, Ill. Senior forward Ashley Seehase scored the game’s only goal in the 16th minute. Sophomore goalkeeper Shae Morris recorded her third straight shut-out game.
“This year, I think we have great leadership coming from all seniors, and even from some underclassmen, which is great to have,” said senior forward Amanda Reese.
The Greyhounds traveled to Wisconsin-Parkside on Oct. 2 to beat the Rangers 1-0 after a penalty kick by freshman forward Shelby Spinelli. The goal marked Spinelli’s sixth goal and 17th point of the season.
The Lady ‘Hounds took on St. Joseph’s College on Sept. 27, coming out on top with a 1-0 victory in double overtime. Sophomore Lauren Soza, scored the only goal, marking her second goal of the season and her first game-winner.
“We have come out and beat a lot of respectable teams,” Spinelli said. “Our season is really going great.”
The Greyhounds played the nation’s fourth-ranked team and conference foe, Grand Valley State on Sept. 23. The Lakers defeated the Lady ‘Hounds 4-1, with Spinelli scoring UIndy’s lone goal.
“We try to change things a little bit, depending on what team we play, but usually we like to stick with the same formation,” Reese said. “Right now, we are just trying to take it day-by-day, and if we need to make changes we will be ready.”
The Lady ‘Hounds return to action at home against Illinois at Springfield on Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.
