Women's Soccer Returns Home to Face Indiana State in Missouri Valley Matchup

Belmont (3-4-6)(1-2-2 MVC) vs Indiana State (6-4-5) (2-1-2 MVC)
Saturday, October 18th | 4:00 p.m. 
E.S. Rose Park | Nashville, TN
 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont women's soccer is set to return to E.S. Rose Park this weekend for a crucial Missouri Valley Conference matchup against Indiana State. The Bruins (3-4-6, 1-2-2 MVC) look to continue their steady form and capitalize on home-field advantage late in conference play.

Belmont enters the contest averaging 1.08 goals per game, showcasing a balanced offense with 14 goals from 10 different players this season. Senior midfielder Olivia Walker and junior striker Laken Whittington each have tallied two goals apiece to pace the Bruins' attack. On the defensive end, Megan Miller has provided stability and creativity, leading the team with three assists while logging nearly 1,000 minutes on the pitch.

In goal, graduate standout Sydney Jones has been a difference-maker, posting an .813 save percentage, five shutouts, and over 990 minutes of play. The back line, anchored by veterans Lillie Tabor and Eliza Paisley, continues to hold opponents to just 1.08 goals per game, matching Belmont's offensive output.

Indiana State enters the weekend looking to climb in the MVC standings, setting the stage for an evenly matched and competitive late-season contest.

What's Bruin

• Belmont has recorded six shutouts this season, with Jones boasting a top-tier .813 save rate.
• Ten different Bruins have found the back of the net this season, underscoring the team's offensive depth.
• Belmont holds a 2-1-4 record at home, proving tough to beat at E.S. Rose Park.

About the Sycamores

• The Sycamores are currently 6-4-5 overall and 2-1-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play.
• In their most recent MVC match, they fell 3-0 to Valaparsio on October 11.
• Indiana State leads with 38 total goals this season, averaging 2.53 goals per game.

Series History

• Belmont stands at 1-2-4 all time against Indiana state.
• Last match up being last season in Nashville at Rose Park ending in a 1-0 Victory for the Bruins.
•  Lone goal scorer was Kaitlyn Elliot in the 64th minute on the assist from Reagan Ross and Teagan Downs.

Up Next

• The Bruins begin a two game Road Trip to Valparaiso University and University Illinois Chicago. On Thursday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday October 26th at 1:00 p.m. 

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