Racer Soccer Drops 4-0 Match to Missouri State

Thursday, September 13

Murray, Ky.

3:00 p.m.

Murray State

Missouri State

9/12/2007 5:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer

The Murray State women's soccer squad dropped a 4-0 match to Missouri State Wednesday afternoon at Cutchin Field.

Murray State had several near misses in the battle for the game's first goal, but it could not find the back of the net.

Missouri State scored the first goal only a 1:35 before half time on a corner kick that was deflected in by Nicole Logan.

The Racers nearly tied the game in the opening minutes of the second half. Jen Nowak found herself in front and in a crowd of defenders, her shot was a little high and went over the top of the goal.

In the 47^th minute, the game turned on one play when MSU goal keeper Tara Isbell made a play for a ball at the top of the penalty box and made contact with a Missouri State player. With a foul called on Isbell, Missouri State had a direct kick, the ball was sent to the front of the MSU goal, where a shot was directed to Isbell's left. Murray State defender Katrina Meyer touched the ball with her hand and was called for denial of a goal by handling. The Bears were given a penalty kick and Samantha Aguilar converted for a 2-0 Missouri State lead. Meyer was given a red card and ejected from the game and the Racers played the last 43 minutes a man down.

The Racers ended the day with four shots, two from Laken Dirkes and one each for Jen Nowak and Kellyn Robison.

Isbell played 70 minutes in goal and made four saves.

Tessa Williams played 20 minutes in goal and made one save.

The Racers now prepare for the Tennessee-Martin tournament. MSU will face Christian Brothers Friday and Bacone on Sunday, each match begins at 2 p.m.

Murray State will be have to be road warriors over the next three weeks as they travel to Florida and Alabama before returning to Cutchin Field Oct. 5 to host Morehead State at 3 p.m.