Muskingum drops overtime heartbreaker

Muskingum drops overtime heartbreaker

The Muskingum women's soccer team dropped an overtime heartbreaker against Ohio Athletic Conference foe Heidelberg on Saturday night in McConagha Stadium, 1-0.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (1-10-1 overall, 0-3 OAC), Heidelberg (7-6 overall, 2-1 OAC)
  • Location: New Concord, Ohio - at McConagha Stadium
  • Weather: Clear night and 60 degrees.

How It Happened

  • Heidelberg's Kristen Keenan lifted the Student Princes to the road win with a distant shot to the far post in the 92nd minute. She ended the game with five shots, including three on frame.
  • Muskingum nearly took an early lead in the first half - but junior Morgan Price's strike hit the post. Price ended the night with two strikes.
  • Muskie senior Kelsey Overley also narrowly missed a goal in the first half as the ball inched past the post. 
  • Sophomore Emily Wiley led the Muskies with four shots, including two on frame.
  • Senior Hailey Dickey added three shots.
  • Heidelberg ended the contest with a 22-10 advantage in shots, while the Muskies held a 4-3 edge in corner kicks.

Between The Pipes

  • Freshman Heather Maxwell played the entire game in frame and made five saves and allowed one goal.
  • Alexandra Farmer made three saves en route to recording the shutout.

Up Next

  • The Muskies next host OAC rival Marietta on Tuesday, October 13. Game time is slated for 7:00 p.m. in McConagha Stadium and will feature Live Video/Stats and Audio on fightingmuskies.com.