MURRAY, Ky. – The Missouri State women's soccer team added another draw to its season tally to open Missouri Valley Conference play on Sunday at Murray State.
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In the 90 minutes, the Bears were out shot by the Racers, 14 – 12. Murray State also had more shots on goal with seven to the Bears' six.
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Gracie English led the Bears' offensive efforts with four shots and two on-goal.
Grace O'Keefe,
Ana Paula Fraiz and
Reilly Heman were close behind with two shots and one on-goal each.
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The game marks the fourth shutout of the season for goalkeeper
Camielle Day. All seven on-target shots from the Racers turned into saves for Day for a new season-high. This was the eighth game this season where Day played the full 90 minutes.
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"That was a tough game on the road. Conference play will be an extremely hard journey," head coach
Kirk Nelson said. Â "I'm very pleased with the shutout. We will take the point and now focus on the next one. We are looking forward to playing at home."
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The Bears are back at home on Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m. to face Illinois State in their first home game in two weeks.
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