UIndy Women’s Soccer Falls to Quincy 5-0

The University of Indianapolis women’s soccer team remains in search of its first victory of the season after falling 5-0 on the road Wednesday afternoon against Quincy University.

Quincy took control during the opening half, scoring three times in less than eight minutes. Rebecca Rheinheimer opened the scoring in the 19th minute before Erin Kretzer doubled the advantage in the 22nd. Jessie Newton added another in the 27th minute to send the Hawks into halftime with a 3-0 advantage.

UIndy’s best offensive opportunity of the opening 45 minutes came from freshman Maggie Mentzer, who put the Greyhounds’ lone shot on goal on target in the 36th minute.

The Greyhounds also gave senior goalkeeper Samarah Arendsen her NCAA Division II debut. Arendsen played the opening half and recorded three saves before Samaya Hogg took over in goal for the second half.

Quincy continued to add to its advantage after the break. Lucy Thomas scored in the 64th minute, while Emily Richardson completed the scoring in the 78th.

The Hawks controlled much of the offensive pressure, finishing with a 22-1 advantage in total shots and a 12-1 edge in shots on goal. UIndy’s two goalkeepers combined for seven saves. The Greyhounds earned one corner kick compared with three for Quincy.

The loss drops UIndy to 0-3 overall and 0-2 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play, while Quincy improves to 2-1-2 overall and 2-0 in the GLVC.

UIndy now returns to Indianapolis for its home opener. The Greyhounds host William Jewell on Saturday, September 12, at noon at Key Stadium.