Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
9-1-2 (4-0-2OVC)
Eastern Kentucky
7-3-4 (4-0-3OVC)
Racers Remain Undefeated in OVC With 1-1 Tie at EKU
10/5/2017 5:40:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Murray State Racers remain perfect in the Ohio Valley Conference after a 1-1 double overtime draw with Eastern Kentucky at the EKU Soccer Field in Richmond, Ky.
The Racers move to 9-1-2 overall and 4-0-2 in the OVC. EKU moves to 7-3-4 overall and 4-0-3 in the OVC.
With the tie, Murray State keeps their conference unbeaten streak intact, moving to 27 consecutive OVC games without a loss.
"It was a good game, both teams had chances to win. Going up a goal, I was a little disappointed not to go on and win. We are still a point behind EKU with a game in hand," said head coach Jeremy Groves.
Miyah Watford provided the only goal for the Racers at the 51st minute. Getting a bouncing ball that deflected off the gloves of the EKU keeper, Watford secured her third goal of the season.
Alex Steigerwald, making four saves, is now 9-1-2 overall on the year.
Austin Peay comes to Cutchin Field on Thursday, October 12 at 3 p.m. for the Heritage Bank Battle of the Border, an all-sport rivalry contest between the two universities. Last season, the Racers took down Austin Peay to win the inaugural trophy in convincing fashion, 46.5-17.5. Points are awarded per head-to-head win or best conference finish, depending on the sport, in addition to a week of giving and a blood drive. The school with the most points at the end of the season gets to keep the trophy for the next year.
Team Stats
WATFORD, Miyah (3)
Goalkeeper bottled save, #5 beat keeper
51:08
CARROLL, Emmi (6)
Beat keeper and scored
70:54
