Miami soccer season begins with mix of wins, ties and one loss
Miami's soccer team has had two wins so far this season. One game Sept. 1 ended in a tie with neither team scoring.
The Miami Redhawks soccer team picked up its second win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Northern Kentucky on Thursday, Aug. 29.
Miami took advantage of two penalty situations to secure the win. Senior midfielder Makenna Morrison converted on a rebounded save from a penalty kick, and senior forward Kylee Beinecke took a successful penalty shot after an NKU handball.
Taylor Hamlett added the third goal on a header from Maris Jennings to carry the game.
Later, on Sept. 1, the team took on its one of its toughest challenges of the season so far, hosting #21 South Carolina. The Redhawks battled SC to a 0-0 draw with goalkeeper Dominique Popa tallying four saves and her second shutout of the season.
While Miami won against NKU on Aug. 29, the team faced a tough challenger on Sept. 1, battling South Carolina to a 0-0 tie. Photos by Deron Newman
Miami’s record now stands at 2-1-2 for the season, with an additional win against Eastern Kentucky and a second tie against Tennessee Tech. The team’s loss came from its matchup against Indiana State on Aug. 22.
The soccer team will take the field again at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, to face off against Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. The next home game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 19 against Northern Illinois.
