It took 99 minutes of scoreless soccer, but IU freshman attacker Griffin Dorsey found the winner in what was a frustrating game Sunday afternoon for the Hoosiers.
After dominating possession throughout the entire match and outshooting San Diego 15-9, IU managed to pull out a win late in the game after Dorsey found some space on the right wing from 25 yards out.
The Hoosiers had four 0-0 draws last year, including in games against the likes of Northwestern, when the Hoosiers put on a dominating performance, but this season's attack found a way to get a win this time around.
IU Coach Todd Yeagley said last Wednesday the incoming freshmen have brought a lot of energy to the team, and he said he hopes they will find a way to be more consistent in front of the goal. The freshmen found a way Sunday.
The game-winner was also Dorsey’s first career IU goal, and it came at a time when the team needed it the most.
IU entered the game fielding the same starting lineup employed in Friday's match against Cal Poly, but junior midfielder Austin Panchot replaced junior attacker Cory Thomas up top at the left wing. Once again, freshman Trey Muse started in goal for IU and had four saves throughout the game.
Muse kept a clean sheet throughout the weekend, totaling 190 scoreless minutes.
The win over San Diego came two days after Friday's 2-0 win against Cal Poly, when the Hoosiers blanked the Mustangs in dominating fashion. Junior defender Andrew Gutman opened up the scoring for IU in the eighth minute, followed by IU freshman attacker Mason Toye's goal in the 72nd minute.
The Hoosiers outperformed both teams in shots and corner kicks earned, and its defense played a huge part in both wins as well.
Gutman, junior defender Rece Buckmaster and senior defender Grant Lillard were all named to the Mike Berticelli All-Tournament Team for their play in both matches. Buckmaster and Lillard both played on the back line this weekend for the Hoosiers and helped the team record two clean sheets.
IU is now 2-0-0 on the season and will be back in Bloomington for its next game at 8 p.m Friday against San Francisco.
Michael Ramirez
