MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The IU Indianapolis women's soccer team remained unbeaten in Horizon League play as the Jaguars earned a 1-1 draw against Robert Morris in sloppy conditions on Sunday (Sept. 29). Sophomore Caroline Kelley tallied in the game's fifth minute and Ashton Kudlo had a strong performance in net with seven saves in the tie. RMU's Paloma Swankler netted an equalizer in the 66th minute to cap the day's scoring. 

The Jaguars attack attempted a season-high 16 shots and had numerous chances to put a second goal on the board in the second half. The RMU (3-4-4, 2-1-1 HL) attack was equally free wheeling as the Colonials attempted 14 shots and earned 13 corner kicks. 

"Overall, I thought this was a very good trip for us. We were able to come away from it with four points on the road," Kudlo said. "As a team, we are looking forward to our next set of games and excited to get back out there!"

Kelley wasted little time in getting the Jaguars on the board, receiving a pass from Avery Bangert before ripping a right-footed shot past RMU keeper Brenna Murray for her team-high fifth score of the year. The Jaguars' defense did well to keep RMU off the scoreboard before halftime, defending nine corners in the opening 45, but allowing just three shots on frame. 

The wet conditions made footing and connecting passes tough as each side opted for a more direct brand of soccer after halftime. Each side pushed for the opening goal of the second half and had chances go by the boards. In the 49th minute, Maia Ransom pushed a shot just wide of target after getting free behind the defense. Ransom also had an apparent score come off the board later in the half as Kelley was called for interfering with the RMU keeper after she had possession of the ball. 

Swankler knotted the score in the 66th minute when she redirected a header past Kudlo off Ava Trethewey's corner kick service. 

In the closing minutes, Kelley maneuvered her way through the RMU defense and poked a shot past a hard charging Murray before it was cleared off the back line, just ahead of Bethany Hartigan trying to get a final touch. 

Ransom and Lindsey Castillo had a team-high three shots apiece while the group of Sarah Henson, Katie Hoog and Kailyn Smith continued to anchor the final third. 

The Jaguars will now return home to host Detroit Mercy on Saturday (Oct. 5) at Carroll Stadium at 1:00 p.m. on ESPN+.