WKU Soccer Drops 2-1 Decision at New Mexico State

Thursday, September 26

Las Cruces, NM

8 PM

Western Kentucky University

2-6-1, 0-1-1

New Mexico State

6-4-1, 1-1-0

Western Ky.

New Mexico St.

9/26/2024 11:07:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – WKU Soccer (2-6-1, 0-1-1 CUSA) fell to New Mexico State (6-4-1, 1-1-0 CUSA) on Thursday night in Las Cruces, 2-1.

HOW IT HAPPENED
New Mexico State got on the score board first with a goal in the 29th minute and then added to that lead in the 49th minute with their second goal.

WKU disrupted the shutout in the 73rd minute with a goal from Rebecca Roth.

NOTABLES

Rebecca Roth scored her second goal of the season and the third of her career.
WKU had seven shots in the match, including a team-leading two from Roth. Anna Isger, Olivia Cooke and Emrie Springs each had shots on goal.
Maddie Davis finished the night with four saves in goal.

QUOTABLE
"This is an incredibly challenging league, especially on the road," said head coach Jason Neidel. "It was a huge bright spot to see our bench really impact the game, getting a goal back after going down 2-0 and giving us opportunities to equalize late. We will regroup for another tough road match on Sunday against UTEP."

NEXT UP
WKU Soccer will next take on UTEP in El Paso on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.