Murray State outshot the Tops in the match, 10-8, but WKU managed five shots on goal compared to the Racers' four.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Five freshmen were in the starting lineup on Saturday with Kendall Mix getting the start in goal, playing all 90 minutes. In the first half, four Hilltoppers got shots off in Camryn Davis, Rebecca Roth, Ashton Lynam, and Torrie Grant-Clavijo. WKU had four shots in the period compared to Murray State's five.
In the second half, Davis managed one more shot on goal. Maggie Bellair, Lynam, and Grant-Clavijo all added one shot on goal apiece in the frame. The Racers scored the go-ahead goal in the 89th minute of the match.
NOTABLES
- Kendall Mix played all 90 minutes in goal for WKU, finishing with two saves on the day and one goal allowed.
- Camryn Davis led the Hilltoppers with two shots on goal in 44 minutes of action.
- Ashton Lynam and Torrie Grant-Clavijo each charted two shots, each with one shot on goal.
NEXT UP
The Hilltoppers will be back in action on Monday, Aug. 4 in a home exhibition against Belmont. Kick-off from the WKU Soccer Complex is set for 7 p.m.
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