WKU Soccer pitched their second straight shutout Sunday, but also went their fourth straight game without scoring in a 0-0 draw against FIU in Miami.

In a defensive match, neither team could find quality scoring options. FIU outshot WKU 9-6, but their lone shot attempt on goal was saved by senior goalkeeper Maddie Davis.

“I’m really proud of our players,” Head Coach Jason Neidell said in a press release. “We have faced a ton of adversity this week and have responded with a very tough mindset. Then, we battled adversity within the game today, gave ourselves some opportunities to win, and eventually came away with another gritty point. That’s back to back weekends against the 2 top teams in the standings that we have put together really tremendous defensive efforts.”

Davis notched her second clean sheet in a row and sixth of the season. She has 14 clean sheets in her career, which is third most in WKU history.

The Hilltopper defense has given up just five goals in conference play. They are 14-5-5 all-time versus FIU and have not lost to the Panthers since 2012.

To keep their season alive, WKU will need to defeat Sam Houston to qualify for the Conference USA tournament.  The team sits at 3-7-5 (1-2-5 CUSA), with their last win coming Sept. 29 versus UTEP.

“I think our team is playing with some confidence, and we will need that next Friday in a must-win scenario,” Neidell said. “I know our players are excited to get back on the field next weekend in front of our home crowd.”

The regular season finale is Friday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at the WKU Soccer Complex.

Sports Reporter Michael Givner Jr. can be reached at [email protected]