Box Score MARION, Ind. – The No. 4 ranked Spring Arbor University women's soccer team went on the road Saturday and came away with a crucial victory, defeating another Top 10 opponent, No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan University, 1-0 to grab sole possession of first place in the Crossroads League.

Spring Arbor and Indiana Wesleyan entered the night tied at the top of the standings, but a goal by Ariana Stoltzfus in the 71st minute was enough to power the Cougars past the Wildcats for their 11th straight win.

 
THE BASICS
SCORE: (4) Spring Arbor 1, (8) Indiana Wesleyan 0
LOCATION: Marion, Ind.
RECORDS: Spring Arbor 11-0-1 (6-0-0 CL), Indiana Wesleyan 10-3-0 (5-1-0 CL)

 
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

• Stoltzfus scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 71st minute directly off a corner kick. It was the second goal in as many games for Stoltzfus, and her fifth of the season – matching her career-high.
• Spring Arbor handed Indiana Wesleyan its first conference loss and snapped the Wildcats' eight-game winning streak. It was also the first time this season that IWU was held scoreless.
• Goalkeeper Emily Ponstein finished the match with five saves giving SAU its 11th clean sheet of the campaign, which is tied for the most in the country.
• The win was Spring Arbor's fifth over a nationally ranked opponent this season.

 

UP NEXT
Spring Arbor travels to Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio on Saturday, Oct. 23.