MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Senior Karley Roberts scored her first-career goal, but it was not enough, as Austin Peay State University's soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision against Middle Tennessee, Sunday, at Dean A. Hays Track & Stadium.

Middle Tennessee (2-2-1) scored early on a ninth-minute goal before extending its lead in the 38th minute.  

Freshman Alison Lalance connected with Roberts in the 39th minute for her first-career assist. 

The Govs kept constant pressure on the Blue Raiders' defense in the second half, outshooting them 11-2, but could not find the back of the net in the half, resulting in the loss.

Inside The Box Score

• Karley Roberts' 39th-minute goal was the first of her career.
• Roberts' four shots also were a career-best for the San Antonio, Texas native. 
• Roberts is the third goalscorer for APSU this season, joining Anna McPhie (2) and Alec Baumgardt (1).
• Alison LaLance's assist on Roberts' goal was the first of her career. 
• Hannah Wilson earned her first start of the season and played 37 minutes against the Blue Raiders.
• Austin Peay fired a season-high 19 shots in the loss. 
• The Govs held MTSU to 10 shots, tied for the second-lowest of the season.
• Chloé Dion remained perfect on penalty kicks after fending off an MTSU attempt in the 33rd minute.

Up Next

Austin Peay returns to Morgan Bros. Soccer Field at 6 p.m., Thursday, for Youth Night and a Red Out against Belmont. 

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