Green Bay – On Senior Day at Aldo Santaga Stadium, the Green Bay Phoenix women’s soccer squad secured a hard‑earned 1-0 win over Indiana University Indianapolis, lifting the program back into the win column and strengthening its position in the Horizon League.
Key moments
The decisive goal arrived early in the tenth minute. A corner kick from senior Aixa Helbringer‑Escobar found the near post, where senior Rebecca Stoeckmann rose to meet the ball with a powerful header that sailed over the defending pack. It was Stoeckmann’s second goal of the season and proved enough to decide the match.
Goalkeeper Anna Scott delivered a season‑high performance, stopping all seven shots on target she faced. Her seven saves set a new personal best and helped preserve the clean sheet. The Phoenix outshot IU Indianapolis 5‑8 in the first half, but the Jaguars turned the tide in the second, outshooting Green Bay 8‑4. Despite the pressure, Scott’s composure kept the Phoenix ahead.
The Jaguars came close to equalizing in the 88th minute when Addison Stover struck a shot that rattled the crossbar, narrowly missing a game‑tying goal.
Coach Kagan’s remarks
Head coach Matt Kagan praised his senior class, saying, “I am so happy we were able to gut out a positive result on senior day. I want to give a special shout‑out to a special senior group who have given everything to this program. We fought for 90 minutes, even though the game had its ebbs and flows. We scored a timely goal, and our goalkeeper made two very good saves to preserve the victory.”
Looking ahead
Buoyed by the win, the Phoenix will aim to extend their streak when they host Robert Morris on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. CT. The upcoming matchup offers another opportunity to improve their league standing and continue building momentum as the season progresses.
Green Bay’s record now stands at 9‑1‑3 overall and 4‑1‑1 in Horizon League competition, earning the team 13 points in league play. The victory underscores the importance of senior leadership and solid defensive play, both of which have been hallmarks of the Phoenix’s recent success.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
