Murray State University Athletics
Thursday, August 25
Birmingham, Ala.
6 p.m.
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Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics
Bodker Strikes Late Goal As Racers Fall to Samford
8/25/2022 8:51:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Murray State defender Morgan Bodker notched an 89th minute goal as Samford defeated the Racers 4-1
Sophomore center back Morgan Bodker was able to net a late goal as Murray State (0-3) fell 4-1 to Samford on Thursday in Birmingham, Alabama. The goal is Bodker's first this season and third of her career.
MSU was able to put up 11 shots in the contest, the most shots they have had in a game this season. Nine of the 11 shots were on goal with standout midfielder Hailey Cole leading the team with four shots total and three on goal while also earning an assist on Bodker's late strike.
Seniors Lauren Payne and Saraya Young were able to put up two shots each, all of which were on target.
The Racers were able to put more shots on goal (9) than the Bulldogs (5) but were unable to finish on the chances.
Murray State now heads to Cincinnati for a Sunday afternoon matchup with the Bearcats.
MSU was able to put up 11 shots in the contest, the most shots they have had in a game this season. Nine of the 11 shots were on goal with standout midfielder Hailey Cole leading the team with four shots total and three on goal while also earning an assist on Bodker's late strike.
Seniors Lauren Payne and Saraya Young were able to put up two shots each, all of which were on target.
The Racers were able to put more shots on goal (9) than the Bulldogs (5) but were unable to finish on the chances.
Murray State now heads to Cincinnati for a Sunday afternoon matchup with the Bearcats.
Team Stats
MSU
SAM
Goals
1
4
Shots
11
18
Shots on Goal
9
5
Saves
1
8
Corners
3
15
Fouls
10
18
Scoring Plays
Whitaker Buchanan (2)
Assisted By: Nikki Bario
GOAL by SAM Buchanan, Whitaker Assist by Bario, Nikki.
33:36
Whitaker Buchanan (2)
Assisted By: Nikki Bario
GOAL by SAM Buchanan, Whitaker Assist by Bario, Nikki.
42:58
Kylie Gazza (2)
GOAL by SAM Gazza, Kylie.
78:19
Maison Wells (1)
GOAL by SAM Wells, Maison.
85:19
Morgan Bodker (1)
Assisted By: Hailey Cole
GOAL by MSU Bodker, Morgan Assist by Cole, Hailey.
89:07
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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