RedHawks Drop Opener at Bellarmine

Sunday, August 17

Louisville, Ky.

7 p.m.

Miami University

Bellarmine

8/17/2025 9:09:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

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

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.