By: Takayla Gadberry, sports information assistant

BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University women's soccer team hit the pitch for a 2pm match up against Hiram College on Sunday, September 15th, 2019. The Beavers picked up a shutout 1-0 win and improved their record to 2-4 on the season while Hiram dropped to 1-5.

A hard fought game on both sides kept the match scoreless through the first half. Half way through the second half, Junior Maddie Huffman (Maineville/Little Miami) netted a shot to give the Beavers a 1-0 lead that would end up securing the home team victory.

Bluffton was able to put up 21 shots while Hiram only secured seventeen. The Beavers also forced five more corner kicks (8-3) but racked up two more fouls (16-14). Junior goalie Sienna Sullivan (Columbus/Hilliard Davidson) walked away with 8 saves on the day.

The Beavers will be back in action on Wednesday, Sept. 18, as they hit the road to Grace Christian. Kick off is slated for 5 p.m. Go Beavers!

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