IU Defeats the Bobcats of Ohio

Indiana closed its nonconference schedule with its first road victory of the season, beating Ohio, 3-to-2, in Athens.

The Hoosiers struck quickly.

In the sixth minute, Paige Droner delivered a corner that Bella Haggerty headed into the net for her third goal of the season.

In the 12th minute, Jenna Chatterton doubled the advantage with her first goal of the year and the second of her career.

Ohio cut the deficit in the 33rd minute through Jaimason Brooker, leaving Indiana ahead 2-to-1 at halftime.

The Hoosiers restored the two-goal cushion in the 74th minute, when Piper Coffield scored her second goal of the season.

Ohio’s Lillian Weller converted a penalty in the 89th minute, but Indiana survived the closing moments.

IU outshot Ohio 13-to-8 and held a 6-to-5 edge in shots on goal.

The Hoosiers improve to 3-2-1 heading into Big Ten play.