COLUMBUS— The Miami University soccer team fell 3-0 at Ohio State in the 2023 season opener Thursday night. Kailyn Dudukovich scored two goals and added an assist for the Buckeyes (1-0-0, 0-0-0 Big Ten). Dominique Popa played all 90 minutes in goal for the RedHawks (0-1-0, 0-0-0 MAC) and made nine saves in her first collegiate match.
 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Popa made several big saves in the early going to keep the match scoreless, including a highlight-reel stop in the 10th minute.
• The Buckeyes took a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute when Dudukovich finished off an assist from Amanda Schlueter.
• OSU doubled its advantage just before halftime, as Dudukovich tallied her second goal of the night in the 44th minute to make it 2-0.
• The home team scored its third goal in the 55th minute, with Dudukovich and Mirann Gacioch assisting Christin Baumbick.

 
NOTES

• Four Miami freshmen made their collegiate debuts, including Popa and midfielder Kayla Perfect in the starting lineup; Sophia Penegor and Morhéa Hoefen came on as second-half substitutes.
• Caroline Palmer recorded the visitors' only shot on goal.

 
UP NEXT:
The RedHawks' home opener is set for Sunday, August 20 at 6 p.m. as Indiana State comes to Bobby Kramig Field.