FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Tech women's soccer team opened up the 2021 season Saturday evening with a 6-0 win against Indiana University Northwest at Warrior Athletic Field. With the victory, head coach Jim Lipocky notched his 100^th win while manning the Warriors and the 133^rd of his career.
 
AnnaBella Kowalczyk notched the first two goals of her collegiate career in the 13^th and 32^nd minute to give Tech a 1-0 and 2-0 lead, with the redshirt sophomore heading in both goals. Rebeca Delgado and Kendall Scribner scored three minutes apart in 35^th and 38^th minute, respectively, to give Tech a 4-0 lead heading into the half.
 
Molly Ames made it a 5-0 game in the 50^th minute while Bailey Elliott capped the scoring in the 78^th minute as the Warriors scored the most goals since September 10, 2017 when they defeated Manchester University 5-0.
 
Michaela Bitle made three saves in net to pick up the win while Alyssa Williams, Lily Rothert, Elliott, Alina Garcia and Molly Ames all notched assists.
 
Tech (1-0-0) returns to action on Thursday, September 2 as they travel to NCAA Division III foe Anderson University. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. from the AU Soccer Stadium.