CLARKSVILLE, TENN. - On Sunday, the Lindenwood women's soccer team (0-2-0, 0-0-0 OVC) would take on the Austin Peay Governors (1-1-0, 0-0-0 ASUN) in Clarksville, Tenn. In this opening weekend matchup of soccer, the Lions would fall to the Governors 2-0.
GAME OVERVIEW
In the first half of this matchup, both teams led with strong defense, ending the half tied at 0-0. The Lions led the shot category in the first half, taking three shots while only giving up one shot.
In the second half, the Governors the second frame. The Governors would only give up two shots, while the Lions gave up ten shots in the second half. The Governors broke through adding the first tally of the game in the 64
th minute from an assisted shot, with the Governors leading 1-0 with 26 minutes left to go. The Governors would score again in the 85th minute to seal the victory for the Lions.
Erika Anstine would start in net for the Lions, making two saves on two goals against.
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Shots –
Maggie Weller (2),
Rachel Jackson (1),
Eyglo Thorsteinsdottir (1),
Mattie Ohlsen (1)
Shots on Goal – Jackson (1), Ohlsen (1)
Saves – Anstine (2)
UP NEXT
The Lions will return to Hunter Stadium to take on Chicago State for their home opener on Thursday, August 24
th at 7:00 pm.
