Shutout extends IU womens soccer teams unbeaten run to 11 games

The IU women’s soccer team recorded their third win in the Big Ten on Sunday after a shutout from freshman goalkeeper Lauren Hollandsworth against Michigan State.\nThe 1-0 road win moved the Hoosiers’ record to 9-1-2 and 3-0-1 in the Big Ten. It also extended IU’s unbeaten streak to 11 games, during which the team has a record of 9-0-2.\nHollandsworth had to make a career-high six saves en route to her fourth shutout of the season.\n“Lauren is getting better and better every single game,” IU coach Mick Lyon said. “The experience of playing is helping her, and I think the things that she wasn’t comfortable with at the beginning of the year she is getting better at. She is definitely a great shot-stopper.”\nThough they allowed six shots on goal, the Hoosiers’ defense caught Michigan State offsides four times. \n“I’m extremely happy,” Hollandsworth said. “I always wanted to get at least one (shutout) this weekend. ... I had a lot of help from the defense. They definitely worked hard as well.”\nThe lone goal of the contest came from senior forward Lindsay McCarthy in the \n73rd minute.\nThe score was McCarthy’s third of the season and second in as many games, as she had the Hoosiers’ only goal Thursday in a 1-1 draw with Michigan.\n“I got the ball to my feet, I turned and beat a player and then I found the top right corner of the goal,” McCarthy said. “I feel happy to help my team on an undefeated weekend, and hopefully we will continue that for the rest of the season.” \nLyon was pleased with how his team fared Sunday \nand Thursday.\n“We’re very happy to pick up a win on the road and be undefeated on the weekend.” Lyon said. “Getting a win and tie shows that we are a legitimate team.”\nPutting together successful weekends on the road will be vital for the rest of IU’s season. Four of IU’s last five games will be on the road against top Big Ten teams.\nThe Hoosiers will return to the pitch at 7 p.m. Friday when Minnesota comes to Bloomington. \nThe Gophers are 6-4-1 on the season and 2-1 in the Big Ten after falling to Illinois on Friday.\nAfter Minnesota, the Hoosiers will face Iowa at 2 p.m. Sunday at home.