No. 19 Indiana Wesleyan Men's Soccer kicked off their 2026 season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Dalton State. The match was relocated to Oak Hill High School due to poor field conditions. Senior Yarek Carnegie netted the winning goal via a penalty kick in the 40th minute, marking his first goal of the season and the 19th of his career. The Wildcat defense, bolstered by goalkeeper Kadin Wolfe's two saves, secured a clean sheet as they held Dalton State scoreless. This victory sets IWU at 1-0 for the season.

By the Numbers
  • 9 total shots for both teams, with 2 on target each.
  • IWU had 5 corner kicks, 4 of which came in the second half.
Yes, But

The scoreline reflects a closely contested match, with Dalton State edging IWU in shots during the first half. Despite the defeat, Dalton's offense showed potential, attempting the same number of overall shots as IWU.

State of Play
  • IWU is now 1-0 in the season, coming off a defensive battle.
  • Dalton State sits at 0-1 after failing to capitalize on their shot attempts.
What's Next

Indiana Wesleyan will face Manchester University next Monday, September 24, at home, aiming to build on their season-opening win.

Bottom Line

IWU's solid defense and strategic offensive play highlighted by Carnegie's penalty kick demonstrate their potential for a successful season ahead, as they look to maintain momentum against upcoming opponents.