Racers Win in Return to Cutchin Field

Sunday, September 19

Cutchin Field

1 p.m.

Murray State

5-3-0, 0-0-0

Southern Illinois

0-8-1, 0-1-0

Southern Ill.

Murray St.

Photo by: Kevin Weaks

9/19/2021 8:09:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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Following Their Extensive Road Trip, Murray State Won 3-1 Over SIU

The Murray State Women's Soccer team won 3-1 over the Southern Illinois Salukis on Sunday afternoon at Cutchin Field in Murray, KY. With rain throughout the game, the Racers were able to net goals from Morgan Bodker, Rebecca Kubin, and Riley Johnson to secure the victory.

Bodker, a freshman Defender, put her second goal of the season in the net on an Abby Jones assist in the 21^st minute of the match to give the Racers an early lead. The assist extends Jones' career assist record to 25 total assists.

SIU would tie the game before the half on a 25^th minute goal by Hailey Blanchard on an assist by Sam Dodd.

After the half the Racers would come out hot to put in the go-ahead goal just six minutes into the half in the 51^st minute. Rebecca Kubin scored her 27^th career goal on an assist from Bodker on a free kick from near midfield.

Murray State would extend their lead in the 80^th minute on Riley Johnson's first career goal on an assist from Kubin to make the score 3-1.

Goalkeeper Jenna Villacres had seven saves on the day and allowed just one goal to earn the win in the net.

The Racers had 19 shots on the day, 11 of which were on goal. Murray State also led the corner kick count 3-2 over the Salukis.

"Want to credit SIU, they came in and they made it very tough. "Coach Matt Lodge said, "always happy to score three goals and get a win at home."

The Racers will be back in action next Sunday (Sept. 26) at 1 pm against Cincinnati at Cutchin Field in Murray, Kentucky.