Women's Soccer

Senior defender Melanie Forbes kicks the ball Thursday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Forbes scored the goal that led the Hoosiers to their 1-0 win over Rutgers.

IU women’s soccer beats Rutgers 1-0 in overtime for first win of season

Feb 25, 2021 6:02 pm

Senior Melanie Forbes scored the game-winning goal.

IU women's soccer team athletes celebrate on the field Oct. 13, 2019, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The Hoosiers play Rutgers on Thursday at home.

IU women’s soccer looks for first win of season against Rutgers on Thursday

Feb 24, 2021 6:45 pm

Rutgers defeated IU in last season’s Big Ten tournament, ending the Hoosiers’ season.

The IU women’s soccer team stands on the sideline during introductions Oct. 13, 2019, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU lost 1-0 against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.

IU women’s soccer falls 1-0 to Northwestern in opener on Saturday

Feb 20, 2021 11:34 pm

The Wildcats scored the tiebreaking goal with just five minutes remaining.

Then-junior forward Melanie Forbes scores her 4th goal of the season Oct. 27, 2019, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU will face Northwestern on Saturday at Ryan Fieldhouse in Evanston, Illinois.

IU women’s soccer makes returns against Northwestern on Saturday

Feb 19, 2021 4:35 pm

The game against Northwestern will be the team’s first since November 2019.

Then-junior Melanie Forbes scores her fourth goal of the season Oct. 27, 2019, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The IU women's soccer season was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

'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.