BGSU Advances Past Miami in Penalty Kick Shootout

Tuesday, November 4

Columbus, Ohio

1 p.m.

Miami University

11-5-3, 8-2-2

Bowling Green (MAC Semifinal)

10-2-9, 4-1-7

Bowling Green

Miami (OH)

Photo by: Kirk Irwin

BGSU Advances Past Miami in Penalty Kick Shootout

11/4/2025 4:17:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Miami University soccer team played to a scoreless draw through two overtimes against Bowling Green State University during a semifinal match in the MAC tournament. BGSU won the ensuing shootout four to three to advance to Friday's final. The RedHawks' record moves to 11-5-3 with the result in their final game of the season. Bowling Green State is now 10-2-9.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Dominique Popa saved a free kick just outside the box in the 12th minute to keep the score tied at 0-0.
The RedHawks' best chance in the first half was a Sophia Penegor header off a corner kick in the 20^th minute that was just wide left of the post.
A free kick was given to Miami in the 65th minute that Shae Taylor hit over the bar.
In the 74th minute, Kayla Perfect had a one-on-one to go through on goal, but Bowling Green made the stop.
The RedHawks came right back in the 76th minute with a Taylor right-footed shot that just went over the bar.
Millie Cook had a shot from the center of the box in the 100th minute that was saved by Bowling Green.
Bowling Green's best chance came in the 108th minute with a wide-open shot in the six-yard box that was denied by Popa.

NOTES

Popa recorded her 11th shutout of the season and the 23rd of her career, tying the program record for both categories.
The RedHawk defense only allowed 133 shots this season, breaking the single-season program record.
Taylor had two shots, giving her the third-most on the team for the season (25).

UP NEXT:
This concludes Miami's 2025 season.