Ronan Summers
Contributing Writer
rsummers6@murraystate.edu
The Murray State soccer team hosted a former OVC rival, the UT Martin Skyhawks, on Sunday, Sept. 4. The game was delayed for almost an hour due to the weather but kicked off once it passed. The game went back and forth, ultimately resulting in a 2-2 tie.
It was a defensive chess match in the first portion of the game, as the first goal of the game did not come until the 27th minute. The goal was scored by the Skyhawks’ senior forward Morgan Drake off of a corner kick. This put UT Martin up 1-0.
Murray State was able to get on the board before the first half was over after a handball that set up a penalty kick. Sophomore defender Morgan Bodker stepped into the penalty box to send the ball into the back of the net for her second goal of the season to tie that game at one goal apiece.
UT Martin took back the lead after a goal by sophomore forward Makayla Robinson was assisted by freshman forward Alba Delgado. This goal came in the 57th minute, putting the Skyhawks up 2-1.
In the 86th minute, junior forward Chloe Barnthouse tied the game up with her first goal of the season off of a header. The goal was assisted by freshman midfielder Mary Hardy and junior midfielder Audrey Henry.
Once the time limit was reached, the teams exited the pitch with a 2-2 draw.
Robinson shot the ball twice in the 73 minutes that she played for UT Martin, with one of the shots scoring. Drake was able to hit the back of the net on her only shot attempt.
Barnthouse ended up with three shots on goal and took six total shots. She played 65 minutes in the game while coming off of the bench. Bodker scored on her only shot on goal while playing all 90 minutes.
Murray State finished the matchup with 10 fouls and five corner kicks. The Racers were able to put up multiple shots, outshooting the Skyhawks 15-5. Murray State also had more shots on goal, as they had seven to UT Martin’s two.
The Racers are now 0-4-1 on the season. Their next home game will be against Lindenwood University for Senior Day. The game Sunday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m.