WKU Soccer Falls to Purdue

Sunday, September 10

West Lafayette, IN

12 PM

Western Kentucky University

1-2-5, 0-0-0

Purdue

3-5-0, 0-0-0

Western Ky.

Purdue

9/10/2023 2:18:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — WKU Soccer (1-2-5) scored early against Purdue (3-5-0) on Sunday afternoon in West Lafayette, Indiana but two second half goals from the Boilermakers gave them a 2-1 win against the Lady Toppers.

"We are disappointed in the result today," said head coach Jason Neidell. "We got out to an early lead against the run of play, and then grew into the game from there. We came out in the second half and executed our game plan and had several good looks at goal. We felt that we let the game slip through our fingertips. We will regroup and turn our attention to league play next week."

WKU struck first, finding the back of the net in the 11th minute. Sydney Ernst intercepted a Purdue pass deep in WKU territory, poking it through to Kayla Meyer. Meyer made a move to get open and sent a shot into the lower left side of the goal.

It was Meyer's second goal of the season and the sixth of her collegiate career.

The Lady Topper defense held Purdue scoreless in the first half, but the Boilermakers broke through in the 58th minute to equalize and then took the lead in the 69th minute.

Meyer had five of WKU's eight total shots in the match. Anna Isger, Rylee Finol and Olivia Cooke also got shots off.

Goalkeeper Maddie Davis finished the match with four saves, bringing her season total to 28.

WKU will be back in action on Thursday, Sept. 14 against Middle Tennessee at the WKU Soccer Complex. First touch is set for 7 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.