Indiana Field Hockey Secures First Home Win of Season

Strategic Insights -

Sophomore goalkeeper Sadie Canelli stepped up for Indiana in a 3-0 win over Drexel University on Thursday, shutting out the Dragons with seven saves. Freshman forward Celia Arroyo Cabezudo scored a pair of goals, including the opening tally in the second minute. The Hoosiers' defense held strong, denying Drexel's penalty corners and allowing Indiana to maintain a 3-0 advantage.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sadie Canelli, Indiana's sophomore goalkeeper, recorded seven saves to shut out Drexel University, securing the Hoosiers' first home win of the season.
  • Celia Arroyo Cabezudo, the freshman forward, scored two goals, including the first one in the second minute, to lead Indiana's offense.
  • The Hoosiers' defense held strong, denying Drexel's three penalty corners in the first quarter and limiting the Dragons to only one shot on goal in the first frame.
  • Mijntje Hagen, sophomore forward, extended her assist streak to three games, adding another assist in the second quarter and surpassing her assist total from last season with four assists.
  • Anna Mozeleski, senior midfielder, added the last tally for her second goal of the season in the 26th minute, securing Indiana's 3-0 lead.
  • The Hoosiers' offense attacked Drexel's defense with precision, producing three goals and limiting the Dragons to no shots on goal in the first half.
  • The game marked Indiana's most complete game to date, with the Hoosiers playing a well-rounded game both offensively and defensively.

Statistics:

  • Sadie Canelli recorded seven saves to shut out Drexel University.
  • Celia Arroyo Cabezudo scored two goals, including the first one in the second minute.
  • The Hoosiers held Drexel to three penalty corners in the first quarter.
  • Mijntje Hagen extended her assist streak to three games, adding another assist in the second quarter.
  • Indiana scored three goals, with Celia Arroyo Cabezudo scoring the first two and Anna Mozeleski adding the last tally.
  • The Hoosiers maintained a 3-0 lead for the entire game, limiting Drexel to only four shots on goal in the second half.

Sources:

  • The Indiana Daily Student by Sean McAvoy, Sep 4, 2025 9:57 pm.