Milwaukee Wins Ninth Consecutive Horizon League Women's Soccer Title with 5-2 Victory

Milwaukee Wins Ninth Consecutive Horizon League Women’s Soccer Title with 5-2 Victory

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Emily Petring scored three times to lead Milwaukee to a 5-2 victory over IU Indianapolis in the Horizon League women’s soccer championship on Saturday.

The win marks the ninth consecutive title for the Panthers, according to a report from the Horizon League. This victory brings Milwaukee’s total to 19 Horizon League women’s soccer championships.

After Petring opened the scoring in the 8th minute, IU Indianapolis responded quickly. Keilah Muldrow scored for the Jaguars in the 10th minute to tie the game at 1-1.

Milwaukee reclaimed the lead in the 15th minute through a goal by Ashlyn Skinner-Barrett. Petring then added her second goal of the afternoon in the 18th minute, extending the lead to 3-1.

Addison Stover converted a penalty kick in the 62nd minute to bring the score to 3-2. However, Petring completed her hat trick in the 70th minute, followed by a final Milwaukee goal from Natalie Zodrow in the 71st minute.

Goalkeepers made several key saves during the championship match. Lauren Nidey made five saves for the Panthers, while Isabel Oferosky recorded seven saves for the Jaguars.

The Horizon League named several players to the 2026 All-Tournament Team following the conclusion of the championship. Milwaukee players Ashlyn Derosier, Ashlyn Skinner-Barrett, and Natalie Zodrow joined MVP Emily Petring on the list.

IU Indianapolis players Bethany Hartigan, Caroline Kelley, and Keilah Muldrow also earned selections. Representing other programs, Kendall Jackson and Laney Stark were named from Green Bay, while Addy Canter and Leigha Lauer were selected from Wright State.

Minute Scorer Team Score
10′ Keilah Muldrow IU Indianapolis 1-1
15′ Ashlyn Skinner-Barrett Milwaukee 2-1
18′ Emily Petring Milwaukee 3-1
62′ Addison Stover (PK) IU Indianapolis 3-2
70′ Emily Petring Milwaukee 4-2
71′ Natalie Zodrow Milwaukee 5-2

Milwaukee will learn its placement in the NCAA Tournament during the NCAA Selection Show, which is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 16.

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