Youngstown State University
IU Indy
10/24/2026 2:22:00 PM | Women's Soccer
| Youngstown State vs. IU Indy | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 1 p.m. |
| Location | Farmers National Bank Field | Youngstown, Ohio |
| TV | ESPN+ |
| Live Stats | YSUsports.com |
Opening Kick
The Youngstown State women's soccer team plays its final home game of the regular season when it hosts IU Indy, Sunday, Oct. 25. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Farmers National Bank Field in Youngstown, Ohio, and the game will be aired on ESPN+.
Up Next
Youngstown State closes out the regular season by visiting Robert Morris, Saturday, Oct. 31. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at the NAC Soccer Field in Moon Township, Pa.
Last Time Out
Senior forward Sara Felder became just the fourth player in school history to score at least 15 career goals, but the Youngstown State women's soccer team settled for a 1-1 draw against Northern Illinois on Oct. 22 at Farmers National Bank Field. Leah Weiland was credited with the assist, and goalkeeper Kendall Sears posted three saves.
First Time Winning Three HL Road Games
With its road victories over Northern Kentucky (9/19), Oakland (10/1) and Detroit Mercy (10/4), Youngstown State has won three conference away games in the same season for the first time in program history.
A Win Would
• Mark the second straight season Youngstown State won at least five Horizon League games.
• Mark Youngstown State's third win over IU Indy and the second at Farmers National Bank Field.
• Be Youngstown State's second home win of the season.
• Mark Youngstown State's 11th conference win over the last two seasons.
About IU Indy
IU Indy enters the game with an overall record of 7-8-2 and a 5-4 mark in conference action. The Jaguars have won three straight and four of their last five Horizon League games. Keilah Muldrow leads the Jaguars with eight goals and two assists for 18 total points and Annaliese Black has four goals and seven assists. Goalkeeper Isabel Oferosky owns a record of 6-2-1 with 55 saves, a 1.29 goals-against average and a .797 save percentage.
The IU Indy Series
This is the 16th meeting between Youngstown State and IU Indy in a series dating back to 1999. The Jaguars own a 12-2-1 advantage in the all-time series, but the Penguins won the last meeting, 2-0, in Indianapolis on Oct. 12, 2025. IU Indy owns a 7-1-1 record in games played in Youngstown and 4-1-1 mark at Farmers National Bank Field.
Felder Moving Up Charts
With her goal against Wright State on Oct. 10, Sara Felder now ranks fourth on the Youngstown State career goals list with 15, and she ranks fourth with 34 total points. She is just the fourth player in school history to post at least 15 goals in a career. The last player to score at least 15 goals was Lauren Brennan with 16 from 2007-10. Also, 11 of her 15 career goals have been scored against Horizon League foes.
Berdiner, Zuchowski Score First Goals
Against Green Bay, senior Emma Berdiner scored her first career goal and senior Elena Zuchowski notched her first score as a Penguin. Zuchowski scored a pair of goals during her time at Missouri.
Tufo Notches First Career Goal
Freshman Jenna Tufo scored her first career goal in dramatic fashion. Just 46 seconds into the match against Milwaukee, Tufo got a quick touch on a cross from Kamryn Rosa and found the net by the near post for a 1-0 lead over the Panthers.
Guins Set Assist Mark
With a pair of assists against Milwaukee on Oct. 10, Youngstown State set the school record for most assists in Horizon League games in program history at 15 and now the Penguins have 22. The Penguins broke the mark of 14 set in 2025.
Sears Named DPOW
After posting consecutive shutouts last week, junior goalkeeper Kendall Sears was named the Under Armour Horizon League Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 5. Sears led the Penguins to a 2-0 record last week with a pair of road wins at Oakland and Detroit Mercy. She posted a pair of shutouts and averaged four saves per game. In her first clean sheet, the Penguins knocked off Oakland, 1-0, while Sears posted three saves. Against Detroit Mercy, Youngstown State won 3-0, and Sears tallied five saves.
The French Connection
Senior Camille Bultel, an All-Horizon League Third Team pick in 2025 after scoring four goals with four assists for 12 points, has been instrumental for the Penguins this season. Although appearing in just 12 games, Bultel has scored two goals and dished out five assists for nine total points. The Penguins have scored at least one goal in each game she has appeared and she has tallied at least one point in five of those contests.
Haouzi Called Up
Sophomore Ghita Haouzi was called up to the Morocco Women's U23 National Team and participated in its training camp during the FIFA International Window. Haouzi leads the Penguins with nine points on three goals and three assists.
