Women's Soccer

'I wanted to play': IU women's soccer moves forward following postponed season

Aug 30, 2020 5:08 pm

Erwin van Bennekom wants to use postponed season as a motivational lesson.

IU Athletics unveiled the new $7 million Jerry F. Tardy Center at Bill Armstrong Stadium to the men’s and women’s soccer teams Monday. The facility replaces a section of grandstands on the backstretch of the Little 500 track.

IU unveils new Jerry F. Tardy Center soccer training complex

Aug 17, 2020 7:55 pm

IU plans to hold a virtual dedication of the $7 million facility in September.

Then-sophomore pitcher Emily Goodin pitches against Nebraska in 2018 at Andy Mohr Field. Goodin will return for another season after the NCAA granted spring sports athletes another year of eligibility.

OPINION: 5 Hoosiers who are primed for prolific seasons in the fall

Jul 20, 2020 6:12 pm

These IU athletes have potential to be at the forefront of their teams next season.

Then-freshman Avery Lockwood, middle, and then-senior Meghan Scott, right, celebrate Lockwood’s long-range goal against Morehead State University on Sept. 8, 2019, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Lockwood and senior Allison Jorden have been named captains for the 2020 season.

Leaders arise for IU women’s soccer amid coronavirus pandemic

Jun 25, 2020 8:27 pm

Senior Allison Jorden and sophomore Avery Lockwood were named team captains.

A groundskeeper mows the lawn June 25 as construction workers renovate Bill Armstrong Stadium. The stadium is home to the annual Little 500 race and IU's men’s and women’s soccer teams.

Completion date for construction at Bill Armstrong Stadium set for July 24

Jun 25, 2020 7:57 pm

The stadium construction was approved in December 2018.

Junior Melanie Forbes scores her fourth goal of the season Oct. 27 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU lost to Rutgers 1-0 in the first round of the Big Ten women's soccer tournament Sunday in Piscataway, New Jersey.

IU women’s soccer season ends after an own goal in first half

Nov 3, 2019 5:17 pm

The Hoosiers end the season 8-9-2.

Junior Melanie Forbes scores her fourth goal of the season Oct. 27 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU women’s soccer will play in the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2016.

A guide to IU women’s soccer in the Big Ten tournament

Nov 1, 2019 3:19 pm

IU faces off against Rutgers, who it lost to 1-0 earlier this season.

Senior Chandra Davidson tries to move the ball across the field Oct. 27 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU beat Michigan State on Wednesday to secure its spot in the Big Ten tournament.

IU women’s soccer clinches playoff berth on last day of the season

Oct 30, 2019 9:02 pm

IU defeated Michigan State 1-0 on Wednesday.

Junior Hanna Németh looks to block a Maryland player Oct. 17 in College Park, Maryland. IU women's soccer tied Maryland 0-0.

Three things to know ahead of the women’s soccer finale against Michigan State

Oct 30, 2019 10:41 am

The Hoosiers must win or tie to make it to the Big Ten Tournament.

Senior Chandra Davidson tries to move the ball across the field Oct. 27 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU lost its last home game of the regular season to Purdue, 1-2.

IU women's soccer puts postseason hopes in jeopardy with loss to Purdue

Oct 27, 2019 5:49 pm

IU hasn't beaten Purdue since 2014.

The IU women’s soccer team stands on the sideline during introductions Oct. 13 at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

IU women’s soccer looks to recapture golden boot, tournament spot with win

Oct 26, 2019 11:21 am

The Hoosiers haven’t won the Golden Boot since 2014.

IU women's soccer lost to Rutgers 1-0 on Sunday in Piscataway, New Jersey.

IU women's soccer loses to No. 22 Rutgers in overtime

Oct 20, 2019 4:42 pm

The Hoosiers have two games left in the season.

Another scoreless draw helps IU women's soccer keep pace with rest of Big Ten

Oct 18, 2019 12:05 pm

The Hoosiers remain in play for the Big Ten tournament.

Freshman Alaina Kalin hugs freshman Avery Lockwood after a goal Oct. 13 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Lockwood passed it to Kalin for her to get a clear shot at the Ohio State goal.

Three things to know before IU women’s soccer takes on Maryland and Rutgers this weekend

Oct 15, 2019 5:19 pm

The Hoosiers can position themselves well for their first Big Ten Tournament berth since 2016.

Junior Melanie Forbes attempts to kick the ball toward a teammate closer to the goal Oct. 13 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU had a doubleheader of women’s and men’s soccer.

IU women’s soccer hangs on in physical battle with Ohio State

Oct 13, 2019 6:29 pm

The Hoosiers survived a second half onslaught by the Buckeyes.

Junior Melanie Forbes fights for the ball against Penn State senior Laura Suero on Oct. 10 at Bill Armstong Stadium. Forbes shot 4 of the 7 IU attempts at goal in the loss against Penn State.

Win streak ends for IU women’s soccer in 1-0 loss to Penn State

Oct 10, 2019 10:17 pm

The Hoosiers have not beaten the Nittany Lions since 1996.

Senior Chandra Davidson attempts to reach for the ball as Minnesota sophomore Alana Dressely blocks it Oct 4. at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU has a chance to climb up the Big Ten standings this weekend with home matches against Penn State and Ohio State.

Three things to know before IU women’s soccer plays Penn State and Ohio State

Oct 8, 2019 7:57 pm

The Hoosiers face a couple of teams that dominated Big Ten competition last year.

IU women’s soccer hangs on to beat Minnesota

Oct 6, 2019 5:54 pm

The Hoosiers are back to .500 in conference play.

IU women's soccer head coach Erwin Van Bennekom looks at the team Sept. 8 in a game against Morehead State University at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Second half surge, late goal puts women’s soccer over the top against Illinois

Oct 4, 2019 1:21 pm

IU picked up its first Big Ten win under Erwin van Bennekom.

Freshman Jaimie Tottleben passes the ball in an attempt to score a goal Aug. 25 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU will play Illinois on Thursday.

Three things to know ahead of IU women’s soccer matchup with Illinois

Oct 1, 2019 7:55 pm

IU's last goal came against the University of Kentucky.