Indiana University Field Hockey traveled to Deborah Tobias Field in Bloomington, Indiana, where they secured a decisive 5-0 shutout over Central Michigan, extending their home record to 2-0 and remaining undefeated on their home turf.
The opening strike came just two minutes into the match when Celia Arroyo Cabezudo slipped the ball past the Chippewa defense, a goal set up by Molly Stutte and Berta Sáenz de Santa Maria, instantly putting the Hoosiers on the front foot.
A Night of Dominance at Deborah Tobias Field
Throughout the first half, Indiana exercised total control of the midfield, circulating the ball with precision while Central Michigan struggled to mount any sustained attack, a pattern reflected in the Hoosiers' possession statistics.
Early in the second half, a green card issued to a Central Michigan player handed Indiana a power‑play opportunity, which they capitalized on by maintaining relentless pressure; the Hoosiers' backline, anchored by goalkeeper Sadie Canelli, held firm until the fourth frame, when the Chippewas finally mustered a single shot that was comfortably saved.
Molly Stutte added two more goals in the fourth quarter, including a penalty corner conversion in the 50th minute, and also supplied an assist, while Inés Garcia Prado broke through with her first goal of the season in the 57th minute, sealing the 5-0 result.
The final tally illustrated Indiana's overwhelming offensive output, with 28 total shots of which 18 were on target, compared to Central Michigan's solitary attempt, highlighting the Hoosiers' clinical efficiency.
The ceremony that followed the match honored six senior members of the squad—Ava Winner, Kayly Redman, Javi Baeza, Theresa Ricci, and Inés Garcia Prado—recognizing their contributions and marking a poignant milestone in their collegiate careers.
Looking ahead, the Hoosiers will test their mettle on the road, facing Cornell at Buckeye Varsity Field in Columbus, Ohio, on September 11 before returning home to take on Ball State at the Briner Sports Complex in Muncie, Indiana, on September 13.