WKU Soccer Falls to #17 Xavier

Sunday, August 27

Bowling Green, Ky.

1 PM

Western Kentucky University

1-1-2, 0-0-0

#17 Xavier

3-1-0, 0-0-0

Xavier

WKU

8/27/2023 3:52:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Soccer dropped a 5-1 decision to No. 17 Xavier on Sunday afternoon at the WKU Soccer Complex.

"We are disappointed in this result against a really good Xavier team," said head coach Jason Neidell. "They were well organized on both sides of the ball and created numerical advantages in different parts of the field that created problems for us. At the same time, we made critical mistakes that a good team tends to take advantage of. It will prove to be a beneficial game for us, if we can use it as a learning tool in our growth this season."

The Musketeers struck first in the 24th minute to go ahead 1-0. WKU evened the score in the 45th minute when Aspen Seaich launched a ball into the box and found Lily Rummo. Rummo one-touched it into the back of the net.

Just 44 seconds later, Xavier retook the lead. The Musketeers would add three more goals in the second half.

It was Rummo's first goal of the season and the fifth of her WKU career. She became the eighth Lady Topper to score a goal this season.

Goalkeeper Maddie Davis had a career high nine saves in the match.

WKU will wrap up its six-game homestand next week with a pair of matches. On Friday, Sept. 1, the Lady Toppers will host North Alabama at 6 p.m. and then will take on Belmont on Sunday, Sept. 3 a 1 p.m.

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 X and Instagram and @WKUSoccer on Facebook.