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@HerdWSoccer Drops Conference USA Opener to WKU
9/15/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
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HUNTINGTON, W. Va. - The Marshall women's soccer team (2-3-2) lost its Conference USA opener, conceding a goal in the 82nd minute in a 1-0 loss to WKU (5-3-0) Thursday night at Hoops Family Field.
Goalkeeper Emily Moreland made three saves in the loss for the Herd. Ashley Seltzer recorded the lone shot on goal for Marshall.
The Herd controlled the first 15 minutes of the match, taking two shots, including the one on goal by Seltzer and managed to force two corner kicks. The Herd defense was also able to catch WKU offside five times in the half. Marshall was unable to capitalize on any of its opportunities as the score remained 0-0 at the half.
WKU controlled the majority of the second half, taking seven shots, including three on goal. The Herd defense was able to catch the Lady Toppers offside four more times in the half. WKU finally broke through in the 82nd minute, as Chandler Backes tallied her team-leading eighth goal of the season for the Lady Toppers. The Herd did not find an answer and fell by a final score of 1-0.
COACH'S CORNER
Head Coach Kevin Longââ'¬Â¦
"When we addressed the team at half time we talked about the last 20 minutes and how we didn't connect on very many passes. We were connecting, we were driving and we looked very dangerous. We looked very safe in the back and then it got into the scenario where WKU upped the pressure on us and we really didn't respond very well."
"We didn't win those battles. So WKU was able to play a 60 yard game on us. We weren't prepared to defend that type of pressure."
"We did play better than in recent games. We defended as a team better. Coming up against William & Mary we'll see if we can execute a little bit better against a just as talented William & Mary team."
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UP NEXT
The Herd hits the road for a contest with William and Mary Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
