Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
Valparaiso University
Racer Soccer Edged By Valparaiso In 2005 Season Opener
8/26/2005 5:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Sophomore Kara Carlile, playing in her home state, got the Racers (0-1-0) on the board in the 63rd minute when she took a deflected shot by freshman Krista Llewellyn and tapped it into the goal.
MSU took its 1-0 lead into the final six minutes of play before the home team rallied behind a pair of freshmen. Valparaiso's frosh Kendall Brown took a pass from Emily King and scored on a header from 12 yards out to tie the match at the 84:14 mark.
Nearly two and a half minutes later freshman Dana McGlone scored from the middle of the box to put the Crusaders (1-0-0) in front 2-1. Liberty Ziegahn and Brown were credited with assists on the play.
Murray State's only attempt to tie came with 1:22 remaining. A header by Courtney Buchanan was wide and the Crusaders held on for the victory.
Valparaiso attempted 22 shots compared to just seven by the Racers. Valpo also held a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks. Emily King led the Crusaders with a game-high eight shot attempts. Rebekah Clay and Llewellyn each attempted two shots for MSU.
Annie Fortier made six saves while playing the entire 90 minutes in goal for Murray State. Erin Murray saved four shots in 90 minutes of play for Valpo.
The Racers will return to action on Sunday when they play Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Ind. The match is slated to begin at 1:00 p.m.
