Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Sunday, September 8
Nashville, Tenn.
6:00 PM
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Blue Raiders Fall 3-0 at Vanderbilt
9/8/2024 10:54:00 PM | Women's Soccer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee women's soccer team (3-4-0) completed its two-match road stretch with a 2-0 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores (4-0-2) tonight in Nashville, Tenn. at the Vanderbilt Soccer Complex.
The Commodores made it difficult for the Blue Raiders to generate a positive result on the scoreboard, keeping a clean sheet by controlling the midfield and the time in possession.
The first scoring opportunity of the night went to the way of Vanderbilt with a shot by Caroline Betts, forcing an early save from Middle Tennessee goalkeeper Demi Gronauer.
The Commodores struck first with a goal in the 16th minute of the opening half with a goal from Rachel Deresky, coming off the assist from Betts.
Middle Tennessee midfielder Megan Carroll would create the first opportunity for the Blue Raiders in the 38th minute, which forced the first save of the night from Vanderbilt goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko.
Vanderbilt struck the woodwork with an opportunity on the stroke of the halftime whistle with a shot from forward Addie Porter in the 43rd minute, hitting the right post.
The home side would take a one-goal advantage into the intermission after Deresky's goal in the early going.
Derseky would add a second goal to her tally for the day with a goal just three minutes into the second half with the assists credited to Betts and Maci Teater, giving Vanderbilt a two-goal lead.
After a video replay and a ruled handball by defender Sadie Sterbenz in the 63rd minute, a kick from the penalty spot was awarded to the Commodores. Leading goalscorer Sydney Watts stepped up to take the opportunity from six yards out, but the shot was turned away by Gronauer diving to the bottom left corner, keeping the scoreline at 2-0.
The Commodores would come right back with another scoring chance in the 64th minute of the match, this time with Betts ending up on the scoring end of the goal, putting the home side up 3-0.
The match would finish 3-0 to Vanderbilt, dropping MTSU to 3-4 on the season with just one match remaining until the start of Conference USA play.
The Blue Raiders finished the 90 minutes in Nashville with no goals on the night on three attempts, including two on target.
Next Fixture:
Next up for the Blue Raiders following their trip to Nashville is a return home to Murfreesboro for a meeting with the South Alabama Jaguars on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 P.M. at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium.
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Follow Middle Tennessee Women's Soccer on social media on Facebook, (BlueRaiderSoccer) X (MT_Soccer) and Instagram (mt_wsoccer).
The Commodores made it difficult for the Blue Raiders to generate a positive result on the scoreboard, keeping a clean sheet by controlling the midfield and the time in possession.
The first scoring opportunity of the night went to the way of Vanderbilt with a shot by Caroline Betts, forcing an early save from Middle Tennessee goalkeeper Demi Gronauer.
The Commodores struck first with a goal in the 16th minute of the opening half with a goal from Rachel Deresky, coming off the assist from Betts.
Middle Tennessee midfielder Megan Carroll would create the first opportunity for the Blue Raiders in the 38th minute, which forced the first save of the night from Vanderbilt goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko.
Vanderbilt struck the woodwork with an opportunity on the stroke of the halftime whistle with a shot from forward Addie Porter in the 43rd minute, hitting the right post.
The home side would take a one-goal advantage into the intermission after Deresky's goal in the early going.
Derseky would add a second goal to her tally for the day with a goal just three minutes into the second half with the assists credited to Betts and Maci Teater, giving Vanderbilt a two-goal lead.
After a video replay and a ruled handball by defender Sadie Sterbenz in the 63rd minute, a kick from the penalty spot was awarded to the Commodores. Leading goalscorer Sydney Watts stepped up to take the opportunity from six yards out, but the shot was turned away by Gronauer diving to the bottom left corner, keeping the scoreline at 2-0.
The Commodores would come right back with another scoring chance in the 64th minute of the match, this time with Betts ending up on the scoring end of the goal, putting the home side up 3-0.
The match would finish 3-0 to Vanderbilt, dropping MTSU to 3-4 on the season with just one match remaining until the start of Conference USA play.
The Blue Raiders finished the 90 minutes in Nashville with no goals on the night on three attempts, including two on target.
Next Fixture:
Next up for the Blue Raiders following their trip to Nashville is a return home to Murfreesboro for a meeting with the South Alabama Jaguars on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 P.M. at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Women's Soccer on social media on Facebook, (BlueRaiderSoccer) X (MT_Soccer) and Instagram (mt_wsoccer).
Team Stats
MTSU
VANDY
Goals
0
3
Shots
3
15
Shots on Goal
2
7
Saves
4
2
Corners
1
5
Fouls
9
9
Scoring Plays
Rachel Deresky (2)
Assisted By: Caroline Betts
GOAL by VANDY Deresky, Rachel Assist by Betts, Caroline.
16:15
Rachel Deresky (2)
Assisted By: Caroline Betts , Maci Teater
GOAL by VANDY Deresky, Rachel Assist by Betts, Caroline and Teater, Maci.
48:05
Caroline Betts (3)
Assisted By: Rachel Deresky
GOAL by VANDY Betts, Caroline Assist by Deresky, Rachel.
63:54
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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