Jillian Marvin’s extra time game-winner sends Robert Morris women’s soccer to Horizon League semifinals

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Jillian Marvin’s golden goal just two minutes into overtime lifted Robert Morris women’s soccer team to an exhilarating first ever win against IU Indy, 1-0, clinching a spot in the Horizon League semifinals for the second year in a row.

Goalkeeper Brenna Murray’s eight saves helped secure her fifth shutout of the season, as the Colonials moved to 6-6-6 overall for the season which has included numerous dramatic moments and late goals.

“It was a gritty defensive effort from both teams. There was back and forth action, end to end the entirety of the game with each team having their chances,” Michelle Rick, Robert Morris Head Coach, said.

“At the end of the day, we found that extra edge and I couldn’t be prouder of the girls.”

HOW IT HAPPENED

RMU dominated early, with eight shots and three corner kicks in the first 25 minutes.

IU Indy countered with four shots in the latter half, but both teams remained scoreless.

The Jaguars came out strong, putting five shots on goal, all saved by Murray.

IU Indy’s Kailyn Smith received a yellow card in the 79th minute, followed by a yellow card for their coach in the 88th minute.

With two minutes left, Keilah Muldrow of IU Indy hit the woodwork, almost ending the game.

Early into the first overtime, RMU capitalized on a corner kick from Julia Becerra. Her cross was cleared out, only for Haleigh Finale to send the ball back in, where Marvin headed it past the goalkeeper, sending RMU to the semifinals.

GOLDEN GOAL! @RMUWSoccer gets the score from Jillian Marvin to take the win in #HLWSOC Quarterfinal No. 2!#OurHorizon 🌇| #MajorExperiences pic.twitter.com/ufE8kvMfIa

— Horizon League (@HorizonLeague) November 3, 2024

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
IU Indy outshot RMU 19-12 with eight shots on goal to RMU’s four. RMU earned five corner kicks to IU Indy’s three. Marvin, Shauna Gamble, Emerson Johngarlo, Finale, Taylor Day, Becerra, and Paloma Swankler played all 92 minutes. Murray’s eight saves marked her sixth game with eight or more saves this season.

Defender Jillian Marvin logged every minute of RMU’s season and produced today’s decisive goal. With 1,622 minutes, one goal, and three assists this season, Marvin reflected, “This win means so much. Today gives us momentum that we will carry forward.”

“This team has been through a lot of challenges such as this program playing their toughest non-conference schedule ever. We’ve made history, making it to the semifinal in back-to-back years and hosting the quarterfinals so that’s something worth celebrating,” Rick added.

“This program is on the rise and we want to be repeating and contending every season and look at this pressure as a privilege. I want the team to feel grateful for this opportunity and leave every game no matter the result satisfied that they made the most of it.”

UP NEXT

No. 4 RMU advances to face No. 1 Milwaukee in the #HLWSOC Semifinal on Thursday, November 7, with kickoff set for 2:00 PM ET.