INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Golden Grizzlies fell to IU Indy 2-1 on Thursday in a dramatic battle on the road. The Golden Grizzlies generated eight of their 11 shots in the second half, as a late goal by
Corinne Jenkins wasn't enough to secure the win.
The Golden Grizzlies absorbed a scoreless stretch of IU Indy pressure from the 9th minute to the 20th minute, with
Norah Schmidt making saves on Keilah Muldrow and Madeline Chappa while the defense thwarted multiple shots and a corner kick chance by IUI.
Oakland earned a corner in the 15th minute, where
Ava Ruffino and
Isabella Bierod generated a pair of shots for the Golden Grizzlies. Despite pressure from Oakland, Lindsey Castillo broke the seal for IU Indy in the 35th minute off an assist from Madeline Chappa, making the game favor the Jags 1-0.
Bailey Giddings retaliated with a shot on frame in the 40th minute, but Isabel Oferosky made the save as IU Indy carried a 1-0 lead into the break.
Early in the second half, the Golden Grizzlies created chances through
Isabella Bierod and
Emma Smith. Oakland generated more chances midway through the half with shots from Giddings and
Sophie Schultz.
IU Indy would eventually extend their lead in the 79th minute, but Oakland pushed again late with a Giddings shot, two corner kicks and a Schultz attempt off the right woodwork before
Corinne Jenkins scored in the 87th minute to pull the Golden Grizzlies within 2-1.
Oakland's offensive effort proved too little, too late as the equalizer evaded them, forcing a 2-1 road loss.
Corinne Jenkins scored the Golden Grizzlies' goal, her first of her career.
Norah Schmidt played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded six saves.
Bailey Giddings led Oakland with four shots and put one on goal.
Up next, the Golden Grizzlies travel to DeKalb, Illinois, to face Northern Illinois University on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m ET.
