The Basics

• Records: Purdue Northwest (2-0-1), Lewis (1-0-2)
• Location: Pepsi Field – Hammond, Ind.
• Attendance: 100

Inside the Numbers

• Sophomore Mia Davis (Naperville, Ill./Plainfield North) led Purdue Northwest with one goal off two shots.
• Sophomore Mia Nisle (Schereville, Ind./Lake Central) tallied one assist during the game.
• Junior Dakota Fulkerson (Peoria, Ill./Richwoods) added two shots for PNW.
• Sophomore goalkeeper Poppy Jackson (Lexington, Ky./Lafayette) recorded four saves for Purdue Northwest in a full 90-minute effort for the win.
• Cali Rucka led Lewis with one goal on three total shots.
• Lewis goalkeeper Josie Graziosi faced just two shots on goal, making one save.

The Breakdown

• Lewis struck first midway through the first half when Rucka capitalized on a through ball from Capion to put the visitors ahead 1-0.
• Purdue Northwest responded less than 16 minutes later as Davis continued her strong start to the season, equalizing off a precise pass from Nisle.
• Despite a flurry of second-half chances from Lewis—including six shots and five corners—the Purdue Northwest defense held firm.
• Neither side managed to break the deadlock in a second half dominated by Lewis' possession and attacking pressure.
• Both teams remain unbeaten on the season after the hard-fought draw.

Up Next

• Purdue Northwest looks to defend home field once again on Wednesday, September 10 when they host Winona State in non-conference action. Kick-off is set for 11:00 AM CT at Dowling Park in Hammond, Indiana as Purdue Northwest will also be celebrating 9th Annual Sports Fest.