Women’s Soccer Ties Morehead State 1-1

Next Game:

Little Rock

10/20/2024 | 1:00 p.m.

Oct. 20 (Sun) / 1:00 p.m.

 Little Rock

History

ST. CHARLES, MO. – On a chilly Thursday night, women’s soccer (8-4-2, 4-0-2 OVC) took on Morehead State (6-6-3, 3-3-0 OVC). The Lions would come from behind to draw a 1-1 tie against the Eagles.

MATCH OVERVIEW

In the first half, both teams would be held off the scoring column, ending the half tied at 0-0.  The Lions would control 56% of the possession in the frame. The Lions outshot the Eagles 7-5 in the frame, putting two shots on target. Caroline Ritter would make two saves in the half. Corner kicks would be tied at 1-1 in the frame.

In the second half, the Eagles would draw first blood, breaking the 0-0 tie in the 51^st minute, scoring off a corner kick. The Eagles 1-0 lead would be short-lived. In the 57^th minute, Mackenzie Compton would tally her fifth goal of the season, putting the ball past the goalkeeper in the bottom right corner of the net. Compton’s goal would be assisted by Anna Johnson and Jessica Dodd. At this point in the match, the Lions would be tied 1-1 with Eagles. For the remainder of the match both teams would be held off the scoring column. The Lions with less than three minutes to go had a great scoring chance off a free-kick, but would be denied by the cross-bar. After the final whistle, the match would end in a 1-1 tie. In the half Lindenwood outshot Morehead State 13-8, having three shots on target. In the frame, Ritter made two saves in net, for a total of four on the night. The Lions in the second half had the 5-2 advantage in corner kicks. The Lions held 57% of the possession in the match. 

After the match, Lindenwood moves to 8-4-3 overall, and 4-0-3 in conference play, sitting in first place in the OVC with 15 conference points.

 

QUOTABLE

“We played well tonight against a very good opponent. Our defending was fantastic, we created a lot of quality scoring chances, and our compete level was very high. I’m excited to see our group respond Sunday,” said head coach Dave Musso. 

 

 

TEAM STATISTICS

 
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Points – Compton (2)
Goals – Compton (1)
Assists – Dodd and Johnson (1)
Shots – Compton (7)
Shots on Goal – Compton and Georgia Pardalos (2)
Minutes – Seven tied (90)

UP NEXT

The Lions will host Little Rock for senior day, Sunday, October 20, at 1:00 PM CT.  

 

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