Women's Soccer

Hoosiers drop 2 weekend games

By Pat Hickey · Monday, Nov. 2,2009 12:04 a.m.

With Big Ten conference play on its final stretch, the No. 23 IU women’s soccer team (10-5-2, 2-4-2 Big Ten) suffered a pair of losses against Penn State and Ohio State on Thursday and Sunday, respectively.

IU challenged by Iowa in 2-0 win

By Pat Hickey · Sunday, Oct. 25,2009 11:27 p.m.

For the seven seniors on the field Sunday, it was a Senior Day to remember. The Hoosiers (10-3-2, 2-2-2) were victorious in a 2-0 rout against Iowa, but the game was much more competitive than the score indicates. Both teams came out of the gates aggressively, but IU outshot the Hawkeyes 9-1 in the first half. The action didn’t start heating up until late in the second half. At which point, 18 different Hoosiers clocked time on the field.

IU to face Iowa, begin final stretch of season

By Pat Hickey · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:27 p.m.

Nearing their final stretch of conference play, the Hoosiers play five games in 13 days starting Sunday. The game’s are scheduled closely , however, back in September the team had four games in eight days, so they feel as if they’ve prepared for it.

No. 22 IU plays Michigan to a tie in 0-0 game

By Pat Hickey · Monday, Oct. 19,2009 12:14 a.m.

After 120 minutes of play that included two overtimes, IU was unable to find a way to score against a Michigan defense that frequently dropped back nine players. The tie pushed its record to 9-3-2 for the season and 1-2-2 in the Big Ten.

Team looks for 2nd chance to defend ranking

By Pat Hickey · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 11:21 p.m.

Fresh off reclaiming a spot back in the national rankings, the No. 22 Hoosiers (9-3-1, 1-2-1) are set to travel to Michigan to face the Wolverines (5-6-2, 0-1-2) on Sunday.

IU seeks win against No. 9 Purdue today

By Pat Hickey · Wednesday, Oct. 7,2009 11:22 p.m.

The Golden Boot will be on the line once again when IU plays No. 9 Purdue at 7:30 p.m. today on Jerry Yeagley Field.

Hoosiers beat MSU in closing seconds, tie Illinois

By Pat Hickey · Sunday, Oct. 4,2009 10:13 p.m.

The Hoosiers recorded a win and a tie in their first two home conference games this weekend against Michigan State and Illinois.

6-0 at home, IU ready for 2 home games

By Pat Hickey · Friday, Oct. 2,2009 12:23 a.m.

After experiencing a minor speed bump in their strong start to the season last weekend, the Hoosiers (8-3-0) return home this weekend to play No. 20 Michigan State on Friday and Illinois on Sunday.

Hoosiers hope to compete for Big Ten Championship

By Sean Morrison · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 11:50 a.m.

Sporting an 8-1 record, the best start in women's soccer history heading into Big Ten play, the Hoosiers looked poised to compete for the Big Ten Championship in the coming year.

Despite challenges, Colombian player Velasquez-Herrera excels at IU

By Pat Hickey · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 12:24 a.m.

Just one year ago, freshman Orianica Velasquez-Herrera was playing for the Colombian U-20 Women’s National Soccer Team. This year, she’s played a significant role on the Hoosiers’ nationally ranked soccer team.

Late goals plague Hoosiers' weekend

By Pat Hickey · Sunday, Sept. 27,2009 11:14 p.m.

Big Ten conference play kicked off this weekend for the No. 19 Hoosiers. They allowed game-winning goals in the final 10 minutes against both Northwestern and Wisconsin to drop to 8-3 (0-2) on the season.

IU sports an 8-1 record heading into conference

By Pat Hickey · Thursday, Sept. 24,2009 11:45 p.m.

This season, the women’s soccer team is off to a school record 8-1 start, and its play has earned it a No. 19 ranking in the country.

IU go to Evanston, Madison to begin Big Ten this weekend

By Pat Hickey · Thursday, Sept. 24,2009 11:42 p.m.

The Hoosiers are embarking on the start of Big Ten conference play this weekend. IU will travel to Northwestern (3-5-1) and Wisconsin (4-4-1) on Friday and Sunday, respectively.

No. 22 team beats Green Bay, 2-0, hits 8-1 on the year

By Pat Hickey · Monday, Sept. 21,2009 12:29 a.m.

The No. 22 Hoosiers stayed undefeated at home in facing the Green Bay Phoenix on Friday.

Women's soccer beats Butler on late goal

By Pat Hickey · Thursday, Sept. 17,2009 1:53 p.m.

A late goal by freshman forward Orianica Velasquez-Herrera was all the No. 22 Hoosiers needed to ensure a 1-0 victory over Butler (3-5) on Wednesday night. The win pushed IU to 7-1 in non-conference play, the best start in the history of IU women’s soccer.

In Butler match, IU to face ex-Hoosier

By Pat Hickey · Tuesday, Sept. 15,2009 10:46 p.m.

Coming off a loss that snapped its nine-game winning streak, IU will look to revisit its winning ways at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday against Butler (3-4) at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

St. John's gives group its first loss of the still young season

Sunday, Sept. 13,2009 11:07 p.m.

IU got its first taste of being a nationally ranked team this weekend, coming into Friday’s match against Hofstra as the No. 25 team in the nation. It also experienced its first defeat in a 2-1 loss Sunday against St. John’s.

IU upsets of No. 6 Florida, wins comeback against Mercer

By Pat Hickey · Sunday, Sept. 6,2009 11:28 p.m.

The IU women’s soccer team upset No. 6 Florida on Friday in a double-overtime thriller. They then traveled to Macon, Ga., on Sunday, where they overcame a 1-0 deficit at halftime against Mercer to defeat the Bears 2-1. The team is now 5-0 on the season.

IU defeats No. 6 Florida, 2-1 in double overtime

Friday, Sept. 4,2009 4:50 p.m.

The IU women's soccer team kept its winning streak alive Friday as they beat their toughest opponenet yet, the No. 6 Florida Gators, by a score of 2-1 in double overtime.

Hoosiers to take on No. 6 Gators

By Pat Hickey · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:40 p.m.

Riding a 3-0 record into the weekend, the Hoosiers will face No. 6 Florida Gators (3-0) at 1 p.m. Friday in Bill Armstrong Stadium.