Marshall University Athletics
Marshall University
Middle Tennessee
@HerdWSoccer Falls to Blue Raiders in Home Finale, 1-0
10/19/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall women's soccer (6-5-4, 3-2-2) had its five-game unbeaten streak snapped by Middle Tennessee (7-7-2, 4-3-1) in its home finale on Sunday, 1-0, at Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex.
The Thundering Herd's unbeaten streak was the longest since Marshall opened the 2009 season with a program-record seven consecutive wins. The Herd had not lost since dropping its C-USA opener against Western Kentucky, 1-0 (Sept. 27).
For the second consecutive match, the Herd fell into an early deficit. In the 19th minute, Angie Lai collected a rebound and struck it low into the back right corner of the Marshall net to put the Blue Raiders up, 1-0. The Herd looked to even things out going into the break, but couldn't put anything past MT's Kelsey Brouwer. Going into halftime, the shot chart was tied, 8-8.
Still on the hunt for an equalizer, the Herd out-shot the Blue Raiders 8-6 in the second half but was unable find the net. Brouwer ended with seven saves, while Lizzie Kish (Boyertown, Pa.) made three for Marshall.
AGAINST THE BLUE RAIDERS
Marshall out-shot MT (16-14) and held the Blue Raiders to zero corner kicks (3-0).
LONG STORY SHORT
Quotes by coach Kevin Long:
On the team's performance:
"We try to own a style of play that, regardless of our opponent, we can be proud of. I think maybe today we were a bit distracted with the events and emotions [of Senior Day]. We forgot to play a way that we owned, and that's a possession-oriented style. We played right into the hands of Middle Tennessee. We played very direct, and that is not our style."
THE LAST TIMEââ'¬Â¦
- The Herd was held scoreless: Sept. 27, 2014 - vs. Western Kentucky (L, 1-0)
- The Herd allowed one goal: Oct. 5, 2014 - at Old Dominion (T, 1-1 2OT)
THE SERIES
With the win, the Blue Raiders tied up the series with Marshall, 1-1-0. Last year, the Herd defeated MT in overtime, 2-1, in the teams' first meeting at Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex (Oct. 20, 2013).
LET'S GET SOCIAL
Keep up with the latest news about Herd soccer by liking the team's official Facebook page: Marshall University Soccer. For live in-match updates and news, follow @HerdWSoccer on Twitter. Want to see photos and behind-the-scenes action? Give @HerdZone a follow on Instagram.
UP NEXT
The Herd is headed southbound to visit Southern Miss (Oct. 24) and Louisiana Tech (Oct. 26). For all the latest information about Marshall women's soccer, follow @HerdWSoccer on Twitter.
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