University of Northern Iowa Athletics
University of Northern Iowa
1-10-3, 1-3-2
Murray State
3-8-4, 2-2-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray St. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UNI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UNI soccer ties Murray State in scoreless defensive battle
10/18/2026 3:51:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Panthers earn a point, stay in the picture for final spot in MVC postseason.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The UNI soccer team's defense stood tall on Sunday afternoon in a scoreless draw against the Murray State Racers in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) action.
While the Panthers struggled to create scoring opportunities throughout the contest with six total shot attempt with only two being on net, Northern Iowa's resilience on defense withstood being outshot by a 9-6 margin to secure a team point in the league table with just three matches to play in the regular season, with a spot in the MVC Tournament still up for grabs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
UNI struggled to stay out of foul trouble early, recording eight fouls in the first 45 minutes of play. Only four shot attempts were recorded in the first half, all by the Racers offense. The first shot on goal wouldn't come until the 18th minute, with Murray State's Addison Howell centering a shot which was saved by Panther goalkeeper Hailey Luedtke. The Racers put two more shots on net in the first half, but couldn't find the back of the net.
Kylie Knief and Ella Ubben tallied UNI's first two shot attempts early in the second half, but struggled to get anything past reigning MVC Goalkeeper of the Week and senior Griselda Revolorio. Morgan Smith tried to break the scoreless tie in the 64th minute, recording a shot on goal that was saved by Revolorio. Ubben added another shot on goal in the 67th minute but couldn't connect on the chance. The Racers had one last opportunity in the 86th minute with Erin O'Shea putting one on net, but Luedtke shut the door.
Smith and Ubben led UNI in shots on goal, each recording one. Ubben also led the Panthers in shot attempts with two. Shaelee Franck, Kylie Knief, Allison Flies and Smith each recorded one shot attempt. Luedtke totaled four saves in the contest, recording her second shut-out of her career.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- UNI's all-time record against now sits at 2-1-2 following Sunday's tie, marking consecutive ties in the short-lived series for the first time.
- Following Sunday's draw, Northern Iowa now sits in eighth in the MVC table with three matches to play on the season at UIC, at Southern Illinois and against Drake. Only the top-six teams in the league qualify for the MVC Tournament.
- Goalkeeper Hailey Luedtke notched her second career shutout on Sunday afternoon. Luedtke's 72 total saves and six saves per match both lead the MVC.
UP NEXT
The Panthers return to action on Sunday, Oct. 25 as they travel to Chicago, Illinois to take on the UIC Flames. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT at Flames Field with live coverage available on ESPN+.
UNI women's soccer action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Panther Soccer), X (@UNI_Soccer) and on Instagram (@unipanthersoccer). Schedule and roster information, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.
