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NIU NIUHUS (6-1-2, 0-0-1)
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Miami (OH) MIAMI (4-1-3, 0-0-1)
NIU NIUHUS
(6-1-2, 0-0-1)
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Final
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Miami (OH) MIAMI
(4-1-3, 0-0-1)
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NIU NIUHUS 0 1 1
Miami (OH) MIAMI 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Miami Ties NIU to Extend Unbeaten Run

OXFORD, Ohio-- The Miami soccer team drew 1-1 to start Mid-American Conference play at Bobby Kramig Field against Northern Illinois on Thursday night. The RedHawks move to 4-1-3 (0-0-1 in MAC) and NIU is now 6-1-2 (0-0-1 in MAC).  


HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Katie O'Malley won a penalty for Miami after being taken down but Makenna Morrison had her spot kick and rebound saved by Ary Purifoy in the 25th minute. 
  • Tyra King got her head on a cross in from Kelsi McLaughlin in the opening minute of the second half to give the Huskies the lead. 
  • In the 75th minute, Maris Jennings put in a free kick on the edge of the area that bounced around and found Jamie Hlebec, who blasted it into the bottom corner to tie the game. 


NOTES

  • Hlebec scored for the second consecutive match.
  • The RedHawks extended their unbeaten run to five matches overall. Miami is also undefeated in its last six home matches dating to October 2023.
  • Miami had 19 shots to NIU's 10. 
  • Morrison had six total shots, with five shots on goal.
  • Goalkeeper Dominique Popa is now unbeaten in her last 10 appearances. 


UP NEXT:
Miami is back in action Sunday, Sep. 22 at Western Michigan. The match begins at noon in Kalamazoo, Mich.

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