Soccer shutout

The University of Toledo’s women’s soccer team defeated Indiana State on Sunday, Sept. 18 by a score of 3-0. The Rockets defense was dominant, recording their fourth straight shutout. The offense was just as impressive, tallying 21 shots. Toledo is now 5-3 and has won four consecutive games.
Senior forward Kiersten Johnson scored her team-leading fourth goal of the season on a long pass from senior Brooke Maletic in the 11th minute. This was already Johnson’s third shot of the game. She recorded six shots in the game, including five shots on goal.
“We’ve worked really hard on our attack,” said head coach TJ Buchholz. “Kiersten started us off and we needed that. It gave us some breathing room and some confidence.”
Indiana State came out aggressive to start the second half with a shot in the 49th minute that required a save from sophomore goalie Katie Wilson, the only real challenge she saw all game.

Johnson put a header on goal in the 57th minute but it was saved by Brittany San Roman.
Johnson came close to her second goal again in the 62nd minute, but it hit off the post and freshman Alex Troy tallied her first collegiate goal off of the rebound, bringing the score up to 2-0.
Troy recorded two more shots in the game, one of which hit off the post.
Junior Isa Echeverri headed in a well-placed corner kick by senior Lauren Taylor in the 65th minute. It’s the Olympian’s first goal of the season.
The UT defense put the hammer down after that, allowing only one more shot to be taken, that they did successfully blocked.
“Our defense is playing outstanding,” said Buchholz. “They’re a cohesive unit and we finally feel like we have good continuity in the back and we have key pieces that are working well together.”
The Rockets start Mid-American Conference play on Friday, Sept. 23 as they host Kent State University at Scott Park at 4 p.m.