INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler women's soccer team defeated IU Indy by the final score of 4-0 in a match played at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. The Bulldogs (3-2-1) scored a pair in the first half and added two more after the break. The Jaguars (2-4-1) generated 10 shots with three on frame but could not find the back of the net.
Chloe Brecht had two goals and an assist to lead the Butler offense. It was the first brace of her career.
Key Moments
- 2' | Kensey Teffner collects a pass from a teammate after a bad clearance by IU Indy. She plays up the right side, finding the feet of Brecht. Brecht continues to push forward and sends a cross toward the near post. Riley Gumm is there and redirects the ball into the back of the net, giving Butler a very early 1-0 lead.
- 15' | A quick shot by the Jaguars from 28 yards out is on target and saved by Butler's Addison Ash.
- 25' | A long service forward by Lola Pepper is mishandled by the IU Indy keeper. Alyssa Carlson is right there and takes advantage of an open net from 18 yards out. The lead is now 2-0.
- 39' | IU Indy shoots from distance, and Ash is only able to knock the ball down in front of her. Three Jaguars charge and reach the ball at the same time as Ash. A second shot is blocked out of bounds by Emma Hamelmann.
-- HALFTIME --
- 53' | Lily Kiliski receives a ball from the center of the pitch. She carries up the right side and plays forward to Brecht. Brecht, who is at the 18, creates space on her defender and sends a left-footed bending shot just under the crossbar. The Bulldogs are up three.
- 65' | Sarah Beth Sizemore finds Brecht on the right side. Brecht carries forward and angles to the middle of pitch. She strikes from 20 yards and scores her second goal in a span of 12 minutes.
Butler Points Summary
GOALS: Gumm, Carlson, Brecht (2)
ASSISTS: Teffner, Brecht, Pepper, Sizemore
Bulldog Bits
- Brecht's goals were her third and fourth of the season, and she now has six in her career. The pair of goals represented the first brace of her career. Her assist was her second this season and the sixth of her career.
- Gumm's goal was the second of her season and her second in as many games.
- Carlson's goal was her first this season and the fourth of her career.
- Teffner's assist was a career first and represented her first career point.
- Pepper's assist was a career first.
- Sizemore's assist was a career first and represented her first career point.
- Ash made three saves to earn her second shutout of the season and the fifth of her career.
Up Next
Butler hosts Central Michigan on Sunday at the Sellick Bowl. Kickoff for the match is scheduled for 1 p.m.
