DAYTON- The Wright State women's soccer team (5-5) looks to continue its hot streak on the road at IU Indy on Thursday, September 25. First touch in Indianapolis is set for 7 p.m.
 
MATCH INFORMATION
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LAST TIME OUT
The Raiders rolled off their fourth straight 1-0 shutout victory Sunday afternoon at Alumni Field against Detroit Mercy.
 
Detroit Mercy generated some early chances, firing three shots on net in the first 10 minutes, all of which were turned away by goalkeeper Kiara Sarka.
 
The Raiders would score their lone goal in the 20^th minute with some beautiful build-up play. Caitlin Burger got the ball around midfield, dribbling it into space before playing a ball out to Samara Nunn on the right wing. Nunn then played a pass to the feet of Olivia Stroud, who took a touch and buried the shot across the Detroit Mercy goalkeeper and into the back of the net. The goal is Stroud's first of the season and the second assist of the season for both Burger and Nunn.
 
Wright State would control the pace of play for the rest of the first half and a majority of the second half before Detroit Mercy generated some quality attacks. The Raiders' defense would bend but not break in the final four minutes, weathering three Titans' shots that forced two Sarka saves.
 
SCOUTING THE JAGUARS
IU comes into Thursday night's match at 1-7-1 on the season and 0-1 in Horizon League play. The Jaguars are 0-4-1 at home this season, with their lone win coming at Indiana State on August 27. Offensively, IU Indy sports a balanced offensive attack with their six goals on the season being scored by six different student-athletes. Graduate Student Sarah Bambrick has been the main goalie between the posts for the Jaguars, starting seven games. Bambrick is coming off a season-high in saves Sunday afternoon against Northern Kentucky with five saves.

HISTORY VS. IU INDY
Sunday's match-up will be the 38^th meeting all-time between Wright State and Detroit Mercy, a series the Raiders lead 17-15-5. The Titans came out on top 4-3 when the two squads met last season in the Motor City.
 
Thursday night's match will be the 15^th all-time meeting between Wright State and IU Indy, a series the Raiders lead 8-3-3. The last three matches between the two squads have resulted in draws, the last win the series cam in 2021 with the Raiders coming out on top 2-1 at Alumni Field

FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Women's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly support the team. This season, your ticket purchase goes far beyond the game. Every dollar supports our student-athletes by providing critical resources that elevate their experience. Tickets are as low as $7 each and Wright State Athletics encourages purchasing your tickets in advance, as all sales are cashless. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!
 
UP NEXT
The Raiders will return home to Alumni Field on Sunday, September 28, as the Oakland Golden Grizzlies come to Dayton. First touch is slated for 3 p.m. and fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items as part of the Raider Food Pantry drive.
 
DEFENSE IN FORM
The Wright State Defense has been in great form over the Raiders' last four matches, recording four straight 1-0 shutout victories. The Raiders haven't allowed a goal in 398 minutes of play dating back to the 52^nd minute of the Bellarmine game on September 4. Leigha Lauer and Kiera Sarka have both seen action between the posts over the three-game span. Sarka has recorded two solo shutouts, and Lauer has recorded one solo shutout. The pair split the shutout at Central Michigan, each playing 45 minutes.
 
BURGER QUEEN
Wright State junior Caitlin Burger has been a spark for the Raiders offensively. Her seven points and three goals are both good for the team lead. Burger has recorded a goal in three separate contests, scoring against Fairmont State, Louisville, and Chicago State.

SIZING UP THE 2025 SQUAD
WSU welcomes eight newcomers — including seven freshmen — to this season's roster. The Raiders' 34-player roster includes the seven freshmen, six sophomores, 10 juniors, nine seniors and a pair of graduate students.

OHIO STRONG
Wright State's 2025 roster features 24 players from Ohio – including 14 from the Dayton metro area (Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Dayton, Miamisburg, Springboro, Tipp City, Troy, Vandalia, Xenia).