WKU and Middle Tennessee End in 1-1 Draw

Sunday, October 2

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

5 PM

Western Kentucky University

4-5-3, 1-2-1

Middle Tennessee

2-6-2, 0-2-1

Western Ky.

Middle Tenn.

10/2/2022 7:39:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Sunday evening's match between WKU Soccer (4-5-3, 1-2-1 C-USA) and Middle Tennessee (2-6-2, 0-2-1 C-USA) ended in a 1-1 draw in Murfreesboro.

The Lady Toppers found the back of the net first, scoring in the 36th minute of the match. The Blue Raiders evened the score just moments into the second half, scoring in the 47th minute.

Kayla Meyer was the goal scorer for WKU, notching her third goal of the season, a mark that leads the team. Olivia Kucharyski set up the goal with a shot that bounced out to Meyer for the score.

The Lady Toppers outshot Middle Tennessee 11-7 in the match, including an 8-2 edge in shots on goal. Meyer got off a flurry of shots in the final 10 minutes of the match, forcing the Blue Raider goalkeeper to make three crucial saves.

Meyer led WKU with four shots in the match. Katie Erwin had two and Lyric Schmidt, Ansley Cate, Annah Hopkins, Kenlee Newcom and Kucharyski each had one shot.

WKU goalkeeper Alexis Bach faced seven shots from Middle Tennessee. Only two of those shots were on goal.

It was the first tie between the two teams since 2012, a match that also ended in a 1-1 tie in Murfreesboro.

WKU will be back in action on Friday, Oct. 7 against FIU in Miami. The Lady Toppers return home on Thursday, Oct. 13 to host Florida Atlantic.

How to follow the Lady Toppers: For complete information on WKU Soccer, visit WKUSports.com or follow the program via social media @WKU_Soccer on Twitter and Instagram and @WKUSoccer on Facebook.