Indiana Men's Soccer Dominates with Two Wins and Big Ten Weekly Awards

Strategic Insights -

Indiana men's soccer has had a phenomenal start to the season, securing two wins over the past week and earning recognition for their outstanding performances. The team's success can be attributed to the impressive performances of senior forward Palmer Ault and graduate student goalkeeper Holden Brown, who both earned Big Ten weekly awards. Ault's exceptional skills on the field, including three goals and an assist over two games, have earned him a selection to the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week, in addition to Co-Offensive Player of the Week. Brown's incredible goalkeeping skills, with a clean sheet against Oregon State and a goalless streak of 178 consecutive minutes, have solidified his position as a key player for the team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Palmer Ault earned Co-Offensive Player of the Week and was selected to the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week for his performances against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Oregon State.
  • Ault contributed three goals and an assist over the two games, showcasing his exceptional skills on the field.
  • Holden Brown earned Big Ten weekly awards for his incredible goalkeeping skills, including a clean sheet against Oregon State and a goalless streak of 178 consecutive minutes.
  • Brown's performance against Oregon State featured two saves and only one goal against, highlighting his ability to make crucial saves.
  • Indiana faces a new challenge as No. 16 Saint Louis University comes to Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington for a game on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
  • Coverage of the game is available on Big Ten+, allowing fans to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the season.

Statistics:

  • 178: consecutive minutes without a goal, achieved by Holden Brown over the course of two games.
  • 3: goals and 1 assist contributed by Palmer Ault over the two games.
  • 84: minutes without a goal conceded by Holden Brown, as part of the 178 consecutive minutes without a goal.
  • 8 p.m.: kickoff time for the upcoming game against No. 16 Saint Louis University.
  • 2: number of Big Ten weekly awards earned by Indiana players, including Palmer Ault and Holden Brown.

Sources:

  • By Mateo Fuentes-Rohwer Sep 3, 2025 5:04 pm Updated Sep 3, 2025 5:04 pm No. 4 Indiana men's soccer won two games over the past week. (The Indiana Daily Student)