Women's soccer slips at home against OAC rival Marietta

Women's soccer slips at home against OAC rival Marietta

The Muskingum women's soccer team suffered its first Ohio Athletic Conference loss on Tuesday night against rival Marietta, 2-0.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (4-7 overall, 1-1 OAC), Marietta (7-4-1 overall, 1-1 OAC)
  • Location: New Concord, Ohio - McConagha Stadium
  • Weather: Clear and 72 degrees
  • Attendance: 167

Pregame

  • Members of the EOSAY U-10 Galaxy and U-13 Fury were recognized during the Muskingum starting lineup announcements when they escorted the Muskies to the field.

How It Happened

  • Marietta took a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute on McKenzie Dorr's shot that deflected off a Muskie defender and found the goal. Layne Archer assisted the tally.
  • The Pioneers took the slim advantage into the break. Marietta held an 8-5 edge in shots.
  • Marietta's Raeli Barnes sealed the road win with a 1v1 breakaway goal in the 83rd minute.
  • Muskingum was paced by junior Tori Stuard who logged four shots.
  • Senior Jessica Guiterrez and freshman Autumn Devine each added a pair of shots to the Muskie attack.
  • Muskingum ended the outing with 12 shots and five corner kicks.
  • Marietta registered 19 shots and five corner kicks.
  • Barnes led the Pioneers with five shots.

Between the Pipes

  • Senior Liz Mitchell played all 90 minutes in frame and allowed two goals and made seven saves.
  • Rebecca Tenney recorded the shutout with en route to garnering her seventh win of the season.

Up Next

  • Muskingum next travels to OAC foe Otterbein on Saturday, October 8. Game time is slated for 1:00 p.m.