Mastodons Secure the Victory on Pink Out

Saturday, October 5

Fort Wayne, Ind.

4 PM

Purdue Fort Wayne

7-5-1, 2-2-0

Oakland

3-9-2, 2-3-0

Oakland

Purdue Fort Wayne

Team

Photo by: John Nagel

10/5/2024 6:36:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne's women soccer team filed a 3-2 Pink Out victory over Oakland on Saturday (Oct. 5) with the help of two goals off the bench. The victory, combined with the men's 2-1 win over Robert Morris, secured both wins in the doubleheader.

The Mastodons move to 6-1-1 at the Hefner Soccer Complex after the victory.

The Golden Grizzlies scored first with an early goal in the 13th minute of the game. Kimee Liu opened herself up for a deep shot to the top right corner of the goal.

The Mastodons found an equalizer later in the half when Amanda Leonard capitalized on a well-placed cross from Chloe Mariotti. Leonard's second goal of the season came in the 30th minute. Purdue Fort Wayne continued to apply pressure and three freshmen banded together to take the lead just eight minutes later. Audriana Rhyner scored her second goal of the season, with Maci Toporcer and Maddy Kopala assisting on the score.

Purdue Fort Wayne had an eight to five edge in shots at the half.

Purdue Fort Wayne scored in the first three minutes of the second half to extend their lead. Mariotti picked up her second assist of the day by leading a charging Gigi Ricciardi to a one-on-one chance with the keeper. The Golden Grizzlies cut the lead to one in the 80th minute to apply some late pressure on the 'Dons. Sara Ivandić scored on a header that came from a corner kick, assisted by Kimee Liu.

The Mastodons took 21 shots in the contest, second-most on the season.

Purdue Fort Wayne moves to 7-5-1 (2-2-0 Horizon League). Oakland falls to 3-9-2 (2-3-0 Horizon League). The Mastodons play next at Northern Kentucky on Thursday (Oct. 10).

~ Feel The Rumble ~