Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Friday, September 29
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
7:00 PM CT
Middle Tennessee
vs
Chicago State
Photo by: Maya Lewis/MT Athletic Communications
Blue Raiders to Host Chicago State for Friday Night Clash
9/28/2023 3:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Soccer returns to Murfreesboro to open a three-match slate of home fixtures. The Chicago State Cougars come to Dean A. Hayes Stadium for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff against the Blue Raiders on Friday night.
ESPN+ will carry the broadcast.
Notes and Storylines
» Sophomore M Manon Lebargy scored goals in three consecutive matches for the Blue Raiders from Aug. 31 - Sept. 7. The Lille, France native had a first half brace against Lipscomb on Aug. 31, before giving Middle Tennessee an insurance goal in the 80' against Cleveland State Sept. 3. And on Sept. 7 vs. Chattanooga, Lebargy headed in a corner kick in the 56.' Lebargy is the first MTSU player to score in at least three consecutive matches since 2021, when Peyton DePriest had goals in four straight fixtures (Sept. 5-16).
Lebargy added to her point total with an assist against New Mexico State on Sept. 24, and currently leads the squad with nine points.
» Eleanor Gough has scored twice for the Blue Raiders this year, both in the 87'. She had the match-winner in a 1-0 victory at Howard Aug. 27 before equalizing at Tennessee Tech on Sept. 17 in a 2-2 draw.
» Lauren Spaanstra had assists on both goals at New Mexico State on Sept. 24. It was her second multi-assist game across her Blue Raider career, and she moved her assist total to a team-high of three.
» Hannah Suder recorded a career-high 11 saves against Liberty Sept. 21, moving into fourth place all-time in career saves at MTSU and becoming the fifth member of the 200 career save club.
» Suder and Caroline Manley seek spots on all-time program career record lists in 2023.
Suder currently stands in the top 10 of numerous program goalkeeping records, including being fourth in career saves (215), fourth in games started (56), third in games played (61) and fourth in minutes played (5,150:32).
Manley meanwhile has started in all 73 Blue Raider matches across her career. She currently stands at 5,396 consecutive minutes across 61 matches dating back to Oct. 11, 2019. With 6,672 total minutes under her belt, she moved to No. 4 all-time in career minutes played in program history among outfield players, and is the 12th Blue Raider to enter the 6,000 minute club.
Behind Enemy Lines
» Chicago State is a Division I Independent. They are currently 3-6-0 in 2023 but have won two of its most three most recent fixtures, including a 3-2 win at Alabama A&M on Sept. 24.
» Freshman Jacqueline Tamayo is the Cougars' leading goalscorer with four goals this year. She had a brace on Aug. 24 against Lindenwood.
» Josh Reyes is serving his first year as head coach, after coming to the program from NAIA Huston-Tillotson in Austin, Texas.
Promotions
» Indiana Jones, Blue Raiders of the Lost Ark Night
» Giveaway: Match Day Poster
Next Up
The Blue Raiders continue its three-match homestand in Murfreesboro, but not without a break in action.
MTSU is next in action Oct. 8 against Sam Houston. Kickoff for the Sunday match is set for 1:00 p.m.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Soccer on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Soccer), Twitter (@MT_Soccer) and Instagram (@mt_wsoccer).
ESPN+ will carry the broadcast.
Notes and Storylines
» Sophomore M Manon Lebargy scored goals in three consecutive matches for the Blue Raiders from Aug. 31 - Sept. 7. The Lille, France native had a first half brace against Lipscomb on Aug. 31, before giving Middle Tennessee an insurance goal in the 80' against Cleveland State Sept. 3. And on Sept. 7 vs. Chattanooga, Lebargy headed in a corner kick in the 56.' Lebargy is the first MTSU player to score in at least three consecutive matches since 2021, when Peyton DePriest had goals in four straight fixtures (Sept. 5-16).
Lebargy added to her point total with an assist against New Mexico State on Sept. 24, and currently leads the squad with nine points.
» Eleanor Gough has scored twice for the Blue Raiders this year, both in the 87'. She had the match-winner in a 1-0 victory at Howard Aug. 27 before equalizing at Tennessee Tech on Sept. 17 in a 2-2 draw.
» Lauren Spaanstra had assists on both goals at New Mexico State on Sept. 24. It was her second multi-assist game across her Blue Raider career, and she moved her assist total to a team-high of three.
» Hannah Suder recorded a career-high 11 saves against Liberty Sept. 21, moving into fourth place all-time in career saves at MTSU and becoming the fifth member of the 200 career save club.
» Suder and Caroline Manley seek spots on all-time program career record lists in 2023.
Suder currently stands in the top 10 of numerous program goalkeeping records, including being fourth in career saves (215), fourth in games started (56), third in games played (61) and fourth in minutes played (5,150:32).
Manley meanwhile has started in all 73 Blue Raider matches across her career. She currently stands at 5,396 consecutive minutes across 61 matches dating back to Oct. 11, 2019. With 6,672 total minutes under her belt, she moved to No. 4 all-time in career minutes played in program history among outfield players, and is the 12th Blue Raider to enter the 6,000 minute club.
Behind Enemy Lines
» Chicago State is a Division I Independent. They are currently 3-6-0 in 2023 but have won two of its most three most recent fixtures, including a 3-2 win at Alabama A&M on Sept. 24.
» Freshman Jacqueline Tamayo is the Cougars' leading goalscorer with four goals this year. She had a brace on Aug. 24 against Lindenwood.
» Josh Reyes is serving his first year as head coach, after coming to the program from NAIA Huston-Tillotson in Austin, Texas.
Promotions
» Indiana Jones, Blue Raiders of the Lost Ark Night
» Giveaway: Match Day Poster
Next Up
The Blue Raiders continue its three-match homestand in Murfreesboro, but not without a break in action.
MTSU is next in action Oct. 8 against Sam Houston. Kickoff for the Sunday match is set for 1:00 p.m.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Soccer on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Soccer), Twitter (@MT_Soccer) and Instagram (@mt_wsoccer).
Players Mentioned
M
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
G
/ Women's SoccerMTSU Football Weekly Presser Wisconsin 9/01/25
Monday, September 01
MTSU Soccer vs Alabama A&M Recap 08/21/25
Friday, August 22
MTSU Soccer - Scottie Newton - Post Match Interview August 21st, 2025
Friday, August 22
MTSU Soccer vs Jackson State Recap 08/17/25
Wednesday, August 20
