YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The IUPUI women's soccer team dialed up an impressive defensive performance and got a second half penalty kick goal from Sam Slimak as the Jaguars extended their unbeaten streak to seven straight games. Redshirt junior Ashton Kudlo earned the shutout in goal for the Jaguars while Slimak tallied her fourth score of the year, three coming from the penalty spot. 

IUPUI (8-2-2, 2-0-2 HL) limited Youngstown State to 12 shots and one corner kick, but more importantly, just four shots were on frame as Kudlo was rarely targeted in the rainy conditions. 

"I thought we all played really well in the first half by keeping it on their end of the field, which gave us some good chance," freshman Emily Tobin said. "Our defense really stuck it out and that allowed us to keep our lead until the end."

The Jaguars controlled possession and pace, pinging passes all over the yard in the opening half, but never finding a crease against the Penguins (5-5-1, 1-3 HL). Leah Shumate had an early attempt from the right side that flew high of frame and Slimak had a shot cleared off the line in the 37th minute after getting past YSU keeper Brooklynn Kirkpatrick. 

IUPUI finally broke the ice in the 61st minute when freshman Caroline Kelley was kicked to the turf well within the penalty area, leading to a PK opportunity. Slimak did the rest, lining a shot to the right, leaving Kirkpatrick frozen on the play. 

The game opened up in both directions in the second half, but Kudlo was flawless behind a stout defensive third. The Jags just missed some late insurance when Lindsey Castillo got behind Kirkpatrick on the run, but was unable to redirect a finishing touch on frame. 

Slimak and Tobin led the Jaguars with three shots apiece and Kudlo registered four saves in the win. Sophomore Kailyn Smith played all 90 minutes on the back line while freshman Katie Hoog and Tobin played 85 apiece. 

IUPUI will now head into its bye week and not compete again until Thursday, Oct. 5 at Wright State.