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Racers Look to Carry Momentum to Martin for Tuesday Clash with Skyhawks
3/9/2021 8:35:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Battle of Unbeaten Sides on tap for Murray State Women's Soccer
Dates: March 9, 2021 – 7 PM
Site (Venue): Martin, Tenn. (Skyhawk Soccer Field)
Live Stream: ESPN+
Live Coverage Links: goracers.com/coverage
Murray State Record (Streak): 2-0 (Won 2)
UT Martin Record (Streak): 2-0 (Won 2)
Racers All-Time vs. UT Martin: 15-5-3
MSU Next Game: March 12th vs. Belmont
The Racers will travel to Martin, Tennessee on Tuesday for an evening clash with the Skyhawks of UT Martin. The match will feature a battle of two undefeated sides, with both squads entering the third game of this year's ten-game conference-only schedule with a 2-0 record. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+ with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m.
All-Time Series:
Tuesday's meeting will mark the 24th edition of the all-time series, with Murray State holding a commanding 15-5-3 record over all previous encounters. The Racers have won six of the last seven against UT Martin, including the most recent meeting – a 5-1 thrashing a season ago at Cutchin Field in Murray, Ky.
A Look at the Racers:
The Racers have shown why they were picked preseason OVC #1 through their first two matches, as the Racer attack has looked relentless to open the new campaign. With six goals over their two contests, Murray State has already seen four different players on the score sheet – two of which are true freshmen in Chloe Barnthouse and Hailey Cole. Murray State has also outshot its opponents 33-15 through the two contests.
Rebecca Kubin and Barnthouse have both collected goals in each of the Racers' first two matches – a 3-1 victory over Morehead State and a 3-2 triumph over Eastern Kentucky. Sophomore defender Saraya Young also found the net in the win over Morehead State by way of a dazzling individual effort as the Wilmore, Kentucky native recorded her first collegiate goal.
The Racers also feature four different individuals that have tallied assists on the year.
Scouting UT Martin:
The Skyhawks earned shutout victories over Eastern Illinois and Belmont in their first week of competition. The Skyhawks outshot the Panthers by 14 in their 1-0 victory over Eastern Illinois in the season opener, followed by a 1-0 victory over defending OVC Tournament champions Belmont while not conceding a single shot on goal to the Bruins on the day. The game-winning goal against Eastern Illinois came from freshman Emely van der Vliet off an assist by Hendrikje Baurmann in the 31st minute, while Friday's goal against Belmont was recorded by Skylar Boes.
Senior goalkeeper Erica Myers was recognized as the OVC Goalkeeper of the Week for the pair of shutout efforts, posting a perfect 1.000 save percentage for the week.
Notes:
- Junior Abby Jones enters the match tied with Rebekah Clay (2005-2008) for the most assists in program history with 21 in her career.
- Rebecca Kubin's goal against Eastern Kentucky moved her up a spot on Murray State's all-time scoring list as her 24 career goals is now tied with Rebekah Clay (2005-08) for sixth in program history. She now chases Jackie Thomas' (2000-2003) 25 that currently sits at the #5 spot in program history
- Dating back to last season, the Racers have scored a goal in seven-straight matches
- Now in his third season at the helm of the Racer soccer program, head coach Matt Lodge earned career victory #25 in last Tuesday's 3-1 win over Morehead State.
