
Scarlett Webster
'Dons Fall to Cleveland State
10/19/2025 3:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer team fell at Cleveland State 2-0 on Sunday (Oct. 19).
Cleveland State took the offensive advantage right after the first kick, taking two shots on goal within the first 15 minutes.
Alexis Purdy took the Mastodons' first shot of the contest, ending up blocked. Sabrina Sokol took her second shot on goal attempt of the season, but the attempt was rejected by the keeper.
The Vikings owned the shot on goal advantage 4-1 going into the break.
The 'Dons swung the offensive pressure their way coming out of the half. Alexis Purdy and Morgan Gallagher took shot attempts around the 50 minute mark, both were blocked by the defense.
Cleveland State scored in the 56th minute to take the lead and again in the 67th minute.
Mary McArdle attempted to cut into the score twice through the remainder of the match, taking shots in the 73rd and 80th minutes.
Cleveland State climbs to 4-5-7, 1-2-6 in Horizon League contests. Purdue Fort Wayne falls to 1-14-1, 0-8-0 in league play.
Purdue Fort Wayne will host their final home contest of the season, playing Detroit Mercy on Saturday (Oct. 25) for the Mastodons' senior day.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
Cleveland State took the offensive advantage right after the first kick, taking two shots on goal within the first 15 minutes.
Alexis Purdy took the Mastodons' first shot of the contest, ending up blocked. Sabrina Sokol took her second shot on goal attempt of the season, but the attempt was rejected by the keeper.
The Vikings owned the shot on goal advantage 4-1 going into the break.
The 'Dons swung the offensive pressure their way coming out of the half. Alexis Purdy and Morgan Gallagher took shot attempts around the 50 minute mark, both were blocked by the defense.
Cleveland State scored in the 56th minute to take the lead and again in the 67th minute.
Mary McArdle attempted to cut into the score twice through the remainder of the match, taking shots in the 73rd and 80th minutes.
Cleveland State climbs to 4-5-7, 1-2-6 in Horizon League contests. Purdue Fort Wayne falls to 1-14-1, 0-8-0 in league play.
Purdue Fort Wayne will host their final home contest of the season, playing Detroit Mercy on Saturday (Oct. 25) for the Mastodons' senior day.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
Team Stats
PFW
CSU
Goals
0
2
Shots
9
20
Shots on Goal
3
8
Saves
6
3
Corners
6
7
Fouls
11
7
Scoring Plays

Tanji Sarver (5)
Assisted By: Jordan Novak , Maria Bashardoust
Header off cross on free kick
55:37

Cortlyn Hefty (4)
Assisted By: Mayra Sesmas
Through ball and dribbled with shot to far post.
66:23
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