Miami Settles for Second Straight Draw at Home, 0-0

Thursday, October 1

Oxford, Ohio

7 p.m.

Miami University

5-5-2, 1-1-2

Buffalo

4-3-4, 1-1-2

Team	1	2	Final F
Buffalo	0	0	0
Miami (OH)	0	0	0

Photo by: Will Miklautsch

Miami Settles for Second Straight Draw at Home, 0-0

10/1/2026 9:29:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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OXFORD, Ohio — The Miami University soccer team recorded a 0-0 draw at home against the University at Buffalo Thursday night, marking their second straight draw. Miami reached a season high in corners and Dominique Popa secured a shutout in the scoreless contest. The RedHawks move to 5-5-2 (1-1-2 MAC) with the result. UB is now 4-3-4 (1-1-2 MAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED

Jaden Sink had a header opportunity off a corner in the 3^rd minute, but her attempt hit the crossbar.
Miami continued to apply the pressure in the 4^th minute. Millie Cook controlled the ball off her head and took a shot while on the run, but the goalie blocked it.
In the 34^th minute, Devin McElroy dribbled down the far side and made a move to the inside, but the left-footed shot went wide.
In the 49^th minute, Averie Bierker made a move around the goalie and a defender, but wasn't able to get a shot off.
Maris Jennings made a long shot attempt in the 51^st minute, but it landed right at the goalie's feet.
The RedHawks had a corner kick in the 78^th minute, taken by Jennings from the far side, but it hit the crossbar.
Miami's final offensive push came in the 81^st minute. The possession was started by Cook with a long ball to Bierker, who then crossed to Katie O'Malley running into the box, but the shot attempt went over the bar.

NOTES

The RedHawks tallied 11 corners, their most in a game in three years.
Dominique Popa secured her third shutout of the season and the 26^th of her career.
Sink continued her streak of playing every minute this season.
Sophia Penegor registered her first start of the season.

UP NEXT:
Miami returns to the pitch Sunday, Oct. 4 at Central Michigan. The match will kick off at 1 p.m. in Mount Pleasant, Mich.