Youngstown State opened the 2026 season on Sunday, falling 3-1 to Indiana in a hard‑fought contest.
Indiana struck first in the sixth minute when Kennedy Neighbors converted an early chance to put the Hoosiers ahead.
The lead was doubled in the 48th minute as Aleyna Quinn added a swift strike that stretched the margin to 2‑0.
Haouzi’s First Goal
Sophomore forward Ghita Haouzi finally broke through in the 58th minute, curling a right‑footed shot that beat the IU defense and marked her inaugural college goal.
Indiana responded with an insurance goal at the 73‑minute mark, sealing a 3‑1 victory.
Goalkeeper Kendall Sears kept Youngstown State in the game with a career‑high seven saves, but the effort wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit.
The loss dropped Youngstown State to 0‑2‑0 on the season, while Indiana improved to 2‑0‑0.
Looking ahead, the Penguins are set to host Kent State for their 2026 home opener on August 20 at 6 p.m. at Farmers National Bank Field.