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RedHawks Use Dominant Start to Win Conference Opener, 2-0
9/14/2025 4:15:00 PM | Women's Soccer
DeKALB, Ill.— The Miami University soccer team posted a 2-0 win on the road at Northern Illinois Sunday afternoon. The RedHawks move to 4-3-0 (1-0-0 MAC) with the result in their first conference match of the season. The Huskies are now 2-4-1 (0-1-0 MAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
NOTES
UP NEXT:
The RedHawks will look to stay undefeated in conference play on Thursday, Sept. 18 vs Western Michigan. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. at Bobby Kramig Field.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Miami opened up the scoring in the eighth minute. After a cross from Katie O'Malley, Kayla Perfect headed the ball and it was finally put in the back of the net by Morhéa Hoefen on the rebound.
- The RedHawks added to their lead in the 17th minute on an incredible off-balance goal by Caroline Mortonson that skied over the NIU goalkeeper.
NOTES
- The RedHawks' defense didn't allow a NIU shot in the first half.
- Hoefen produced her first goal of the year and now has five points on the season.
- Dominique Popa recorded her third shutout of the season.
UP NEXT:
The RedHawks will look to stay undefeated in conference play on Thursday, Sept. 18 vs Western Michigan. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. at Bobby Kramig Field.
Team Stats
MIA
NIU
Goals
2
0
Shots
16
7
Shots on Goal
8
3
Saves
3
6
Corners
9
2
Fouls
15
12
Scoring Plays

Morhea Hoefen (1)
Assisted By: Kayla Perfect , Katie O'Malley
GOAL by MIA Hoefen, Morhea Assist by Perfect, Kayla and O'Malley, Katie.
07:29

Caroline Mortonson (1)
GOAL by MIA Mortonson, Caroline.
16:38
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