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Blue Raiders earn first C-USA road victory in 1-0 win over FAU
10/1/2021 9:33:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Blue Raiders (6-5-1, 2-2 C-USA) pick up their first C-USA road win of the season with a 1-0 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls (3-5-4, 1-1-2 C-USA) on Friday evening at FAU Soccer Stadium.
"This was a good win against a strong FAU team," expressed head coach Aston Rhoden. "I'm really proud of our team and the character we showed."
Senior Sam DeBien led the Blue Raiders in the contest, netting the game-winner, and taking two shots, both of which she put on goal.
Sophomore Taylor Hamlett and senior Peyton DePriest also had two shots in the contest, committing two and one on goal, respectively. Senior Miya Lennon and junior Cambell Kivisto also recorded shots in the contest. Freshman Kirstine Lykke tallied the assist on the Blue Raiders' score against the Owls.
Junior Hannah Suder played all 90 minutes between the posts for the Blue Raiders, collecting five saves in the win. The win also marked Suder's second shutout of the season.
Middle Tennessee opened the game strong as the Blue Raiders controlled the first 30 minutes of the match, outscoring Florida Atlantic 4-0, including three shots on target. The Owls flipped the script over the final 15 minutes of the period however as FAU evened the shots to four apiece, committing one on target as both teams headed to the locker room in a scoreless stalemate.
The Blue Raiders came out of the locker room on a mission. A mission that DeBien accomplished in the 57th minute. Eleanor Gough set up for a Blue Raider corner, delivering it into the box. After bouncing around between Blue Raiders and Owls, DeBien collected the loose ball and knocked it passed the FAU keeper and into the right ride of the net to give the Blue Raiders the 1-0 advantage with a little more than 30 minutes to play. The score proved to be the game-winner as the horn sounded and the Blue Raiders claimed the 1-0 road victory over FAU.
Up Next
The Blue Raiders remain on the road as they head to the Tarheel State to face the Charlotte 49ers on Friday, October 8 at Transamerica Field. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. CT.
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"This was a good win against a strong FAU team," expressed head coach Aston Rhoden. "I'm really proud of our team and the character we showed."
Senior Sam DeBien led the Blue Raiders in the contest, netting the game-winner, and taking two shots, both of which she put on goal.
The go-ahead score from @sam_debien, her second goal of the season! 💪
— MT Soccer (@MT_Soccer) October 2, 2021
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🦉 - 0#BlueRaiders | #MT pic.twitter.com/JPsTnN2wDR
Sophomore Taylor Hamlett and senior Peyton DePriest also had two shots in the contest, committing two and one on goal, respectively. Senior Miya Lennon and junior Cambell Kivisto also recorded shots in the contest. Freshman Kirstine Lykke tallied the assist on the Blue Raiders' score against the Owls.
Junior Hannah Suder played all 90 minutes between the posts for the Blue Raiders, collecting five saves in the win. The win also marked Suder's second shutout of the season.
Middle Tennessee opened the game strong as the Blue Raiders controlled the first 30 minutes of the match, outscoring Florida Atlantic 4-0, including three shots on target. The Owls flipped the script over the final 15 minutes of the period however as FAU evened the shots to four apiece, committing one on target as both teams headed to the locker room in a scoreless stalemate.
The Blue Raiders came out of the locker room on a mission. A mission that DeBien accomplished in the 57th minute. Eleanor Gough set up for a Blue Raider corner, delivering it into the box. After bouncing around between Blue Raiders and Owls, DeBien collected the loose ball and knocked it passed the FAU keeper and into the right ride of the net to give the Blue Raiders the 1-0 advantage with a little more than 30 minutes to play. The score proved to be the game-winner as the horn sounded and the Blue Raiders claimed the 1-0 road victory over FAU.
FINAL | Blue Raiders WIN! The Blue Raiders pick up their first C-USA road win of the season with a 1-0 victory over the FAU Owls!#BlueRaiders | #MT pic.twitter.com/AfjBhEHiTU
— MT Soccer (@MT_Soccer) October 2, 2021
Up Next
The Blue Raiders remain on the road as they head to the Tarheel State to face the Charlotte 49ers on Friday, October 8 at Transamerica Field. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. CT.
FOLLOW THE BLUE RAIDERS
Follow Middle Tennessee Soccer on social media on Facebook (/MTSoccer), Twitter (MT_Soccer) and Instagram (MT_WSoccer).
Team Stats
MTSOC
FAUW
Goals
1
0
Shots
8
16
Shots on Goal
6
5
Saves
5
5
Corners
3
10
Fouls
8
4
Scoring Plays
DeBien, Sam (2)
Assisted By: Lykke, Kirstine
Crowded box, punched in off rebound
56:56
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's SoccerM/F
/ Women's Soccer
GK
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