A Slow Start in Cincinnati
The Hoosiers traveled to Cincinnati for their first away test of the season, only to find themselves trailing early. Xavier struck first in the seventh minute when Peyton Kohls converted a chance, and two minutes later Brooklyn O'Brein doubled the lead, leaving Indiana down 2-0 before the sixteenth minute.
Despite the early hole, the team managed just two corners and 13 shots, with seven on target, while Xavier recorded four corners and 12 attempts, five on goal. The volume of chances suggested a possible turnaround, but the scoreboard remained unchanged.
A Late Surge Falls Short
Indiana’s offense finally woke up in the closing stages. Maggie Ledwith halved the deficit in the 87th minute, and with just 26 seconds left, Kennedy Neighbors struck again to pull the visitors within a single goal, setting up a frantic finish.
The late push created a tense atmosphere, but the final whistle confirmed a 3-2 loss, marking the Hoosiers’ first defeat of the campaign.
Looking Ahead
The team will return home to host Saint Louis University on August 30, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. and live coverage available on B1G+. The upcoming match offers a chance to rebound and fine‑tune the attacking patterns that showed promise in the second half.