Sunday, August 17
Louisville, Ky.
7 p.m.
Miami University
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Bellarmine
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Miami (OH)
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Bellarmine
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RedHawks Drop Opener at Bellarmine
8/17/2025 9:09:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LOUISVILLE, Ky.— The Miami University soccer team dropped its season opener Sunday evening, falling 2-0 at Bellarmine University. The Knights used two first-half goals to move to 1-0-0 on the year, while the RedHawks fall to 0-1-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
NOTES
UP NEXT:
Miami is back in action Thursday, Aug. 21 at Queen's University of Charlotte. The non-conference match kicks off at 7 p.m. in Charlotte, N.C.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Knights opened the scoring in the fourth minute, as Lucy von Stefenelli converted an early penalty kick after a foul near the edge of the box.
- Miami had a chance to equalize in the 21st minute, but Kayla Perfect's penalty kick attempt was saved by Anna Jenkins.
- Bellarmine stretched its lead in the 39th minute on a set piece, with Sidney Rigsby heading home a free kick from Aubrey Bally.
- The visitors' best scoring chance of the second half came in the 51st minute, but Katie O'Malley's shot from distance was parried away by the Knights' keeper.
NOTES
- Miami outshot Bellarmine 15-7 in the match.
- Three RedHawks were credited with multiple shots on goal: Morhéa Hoefen, Caroline Mortonson and Shae Taylor.
- The RedHawks attempted six corner kicks and allowed only two.
- Four players made their Miami debuts: Gracyn Becker, Mortonson, Jaden Sink and Taylor.
- Goalkeeper Dominique Popa played all 90 minutes and made three saves for the Red and White.
UP NEXT:
Miami is back in action Thursday, Aug. 21 at Queen's University of Charlotte. The non-conference match kicks off at 7 p.m. in Charlotte, N.C.
Team Stats
MIA
BELL
Goals
0
2
Shots
15
7
Shots on Goal
8
5
Saves
3
8
Corners
6
2
Fouls
14
10
Scoring Plays
Lucy von Stefenelli
BELL Lucy von Stefenelli PENALTY KICK GOAL.
03:09
Sidney Rigsby (1)
Assisted By: Aubrey Bally
GOAL by BELL Rigsby, Sidney Assist by Bally, Aubrey.
38:15
Game Leaders
mid
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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