RedHawks Win in Kalamazoo for First Time in 10 Years, 1-0

Sunday, October 25

Kalamazoo, Mich.

1 p.m.

Miami University

8-6-3, 4-2-3

Western Michigan

8-4-4, 6-2-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Miami (OH)	1	0	1
Western Mich.	0	0	0

10/25/2026 3:06:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

KALAMAZOO, Michigan — The Miami University soccer team fought to a 1-0 win at Western Michigan University Sunday, their first in Kalamazoo since Oct. 9, 2016. Devin McElroy recorded her first career assist while Dominique Popa tallied her 30^th career shutout. The RedHawks move to 8-6-3 (4-2-3 MAC) with the result. WMU is now 8-4-4 (6-2-1 MAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The RedHawks' first opportunity came in the 18^th minute when a corner kick by Maris Jennings fell to Jaden Sink, but her left-footed shot was saved.
In the 27^th minute, Miami broke the scoreless tie off a beautiful set-piece 30 yards out. It was taken by Kayla Perfect, headed across goal by McElroy, and shot into the back of the net by Jennings, 1-0.
Coltie Carson had an open shot in the box after a lay-off pass by Caroline Mortonson, but her right-footed shot was blocked in the 31^st minute.
In the 56^th minute, Averie Bierker took a long-range shot outside the box that required a save from the WMU goalkeeper.
Popa made a diving save to her right, denying the Broncos attacker at point-blank range in the 66^th minute.
In the 73^rd minute, MillieCook headed the ball off her own goal line to keep WMU off the board.
Popa made another diving save in the 78^th minute, deflecting the ball over the crossbar.
In the 84^th minute, Mortonson crossed the ball into the box, finding Katie O'Malley, but her shot went just high.