Key moments
Indiana's women's soccer team opened their Bill Armstrong Stadium encounter with a clear intent to dominate, and the strategy paid immediate dividends as they built a 3-1 victory over Youngstown State.
From the first minute the Hoosiers imposed a relentless tempo, holding the ball for the majority of possession and pressuring Youngstown State's midfield.
A well‑timed pass from Maggie Ledwith set up Kennedy Neighbors, whose powerful header opened the scoring and put Indiana ahead early.
Set‑piece pressure
The first half saw Indiana earn eight corner kicks, a testament to their attacking pressure, though none of those set‑piece chances found the net.
The heading theme continued after the break when Aleyna Quinn rose to meet a cross and extended the lead to 2‑0.
Youngstown State responded through Ghita Haouzi, who struck a fine goal to halve the deficit and keep the contest alive.
Maggie Ledwith added a decisive blow in the 73rd minute, restoring the two‑goal cushion and allowing the Hoosiers to see out the game.
Coach Josh Rife acknowledged the team's control but stressed the need to convert more of the numerous set‑piece opportunities that materialised throughout the match.
Looking ahead, Indiana will travel to face Bellarmine on Friday at 8 p.m., a non‑conference fixture that promises another test of their midfield dominance.