CLARKSVILLE – Senior goalkeeper Peyton Powell made a career-high tying seven saves, but Austin Peay State University's soccer team was unable to overcome a fifth-minute UT Martin goal and dropped a 1-0 decision, Sunday, on Senior Day at Morgan Bros. Soccer Field.

Seniors Rachel Bradberry, Kaylee Kraft, Delanie McKeon, and Powell all got the start for Austin Peay (3-5-2) on Senior Day, with Bradberry leading the Governors offense with its only shot on goal in the match.

UT Martin (5-3-1) got on the scoreboard early, when Emely van der Vliet found the back of the net off a pass from Maria Castaldo in the fifth minute. Anna McPhie, Haley Patterson, and Olivia Prock all fired shots for the Governors, but neither side was able to find the back of the net after the early Skyhawks tally.

Powell kept Austin Peay in the match after the fifth-minute UT Martin goal, making three saves in the first half and four in the second half to keep the deficit at one. But the Govs were unable to complete the comeback and saw their five-match unbeaten streak come to an end in their Ohio Valley Conference opener.

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Austin Peay will be back in action when it plays a 6:30 p.m., Thursday match against Belmont at E.S. Rose Park in Nashville. After having next Sunday off, the Governors will make the trip to Morehead State for a 5 p.m. (CT), Oct. 7 match at Jayne Stadium. For news and updates on everything Governors soccer, follow along on Twitter or Instagram (@GovsWSOC) or check back at LetsGoPeay.com.