Junior Nayla Pena's (Edinburg, Texas/Robert Vela) goal in the final five minutes of action lifted the Purdue Northwest Women's Soccer team over Ferris State on Friday afternoon, 1-0. The victory over the Bulldogs marked the first win against Ferris State in program history.

The Basics

• Records: Purdue Northwest (5-5-2,3-5), Ferris State (1-3-4, 1-2-2)
• Location: Dowling Park – Hammond, Indiana
• Attendance: 100

Inside the Numbers

• Purdue Northwest's Nayla Pena (Edinburg, Texas/Robert Vela) scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute, assisted by Mia Davis (Naperville, Ill./Plainfield North).
• Sophomore Poppy Jackson (Lexington, Ky./Lafayette) played all 90 minutes in goal for Purdue Northwest's recorded two saves to notch the shutout win.
• PNW ended the match with five total shots, four on goal.
• Ferris State finished with five total shots, two on goal.
• Korrine Ihrke played all 90 minutes in net for the Bulldogs making three saves.
• Ferris State held a slight edge in corner kicks with three, compared to PNW's ONE.
• Both teams were physical, combining for 20 fouls, 10 by each side.
• No cautions or ejections were issued during the match.

The Breakdown

• The first half ended scoreless as both teams struggled to find clear opportunities.
• Purdue Northwest broke the deadlock late in the second half with Pena's goal in the 87th minute, giving them the lead.
• Ferris State pushed for an equalizer but was unable to convert their chances or break through PNW's defense.
• PNW managed to control the pace in the final minutes and secure the 1-0 victory.
• The match featured balanced offensive efforts and strong defensive play on both sides, reflected in the low-scoring and tightly contested game.

Up Next

• Purdue Northwest hits the road when they travel to take on Davenport on Friday, October 24 in GLIAC action. Kick-off is set for 1:00 PM CT in Grand Rapids, Michigan.