RedHawks Lose Back-and-Forth Battle to WMU, 3-2

Thursday, September 18

Oxford, Ohio

7 p.m.

Miami University

4-4-0, 1-1-0

Western Michigan

5-2-0, 1-0-0

Western Mich.

Miami (OH)

RedHawks Lose Back-and-Forth Battle to WMU, 3-2

9/18/2025 9:22:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

OXFORD, OH— The Miami University soccer team posted a 3-2 loss against Western Michigan Thursday evening at Bobby Kramig Field. The RedHawks move to 4-4-0 (1-1-0 MAC) with the result in their first home conference match of the season. Western Michigan is now 5-2-0 (1-0-0 MAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED

Miami opened the scoring in the 33rd minute from a signature Juliann Kidd throw into the box that was headed in by senior Rachel Noonan.
The Broncos answered back in the final minute of the first half from the right foot of forward Abby Werthman.
The RedHawks came firing back in the 47th minute from a free kick by Katie O'Malley that found Sophia Penegor on the far side for the goal.
The Broncos tied it in the 56th minute from a free kick set piece inside the box courtesy of Avery Peters.
Western Michigan then took the lead on what proved to be the winning goal in the 62nd minute by a Meredith Vance shot from the center of the box.

NOTES

Noonan scored the first goal of her career.
Penegor netted her second goal of the season.
The RedHawks out-shot Western Michigan 10-8 (7-4 in the second half)

UP NEXT:
Miami returns to action Sunday, Sept. 21 at Buffalo for a 1 p.m. Mid-American Conference match. The RedHawks will then host Eastern Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at Bobby Kramig Field. Fans attending next Thursday's match in Oxford should note that many streets around Yager Stadium will be closed due to the Homecoming parade which begins at 6 p.m. that evening, including Bonham Rd. The best way to access the 9/25 Miami Soccer match will be via Shadowy Hills Dr., or fans coming to Oxford from the north can use Gate 3 off of State Route 732.