CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University's soccer team scored a goal seconds into the second half, but it was not enough as the Governors dropped a 2-1 decision to Ball State, Thursday, at Morgan Bros. Field.
Ball State (3-2) scored on their fourth shot of the afternoon off a shot by BSU's Rachel Avery from distance to break the ice. The Cardinals then extended the advantage in the 22nd minute with a score y Delaney Caldwell.
The two sides traded attempts to no avail in the remaining 23 minutes, as Ball State took a 2-0 lead into the break.
Austin Peay (2-3-1) got on the board 44 seconds into the second half, with Alec Baumgardt sliding to tap in the ball among a conglomerate of players.
After the Govs' goal, Ball State tallied each of the final 10 shots of the match, but was unable to again extend the lead, resulting the 2-1 final.
Up Next
Austin Peay is back in action next Thursday when they host Southern Indiana for a 6 p.m. match at Morgan Bros. Field.
Pitch Points
- Austin Peay falls to 2-3-1 on the season and 0-2 all-time against Ball State.
- The Governors fell to 2-2 on Thursday's this season.
- Alec Baumgardt scored her third goal of the season and second in as many matches.
- Baumgardt's goal moved her into a three-way tie for 10th all-time in goals (12), while her 31 career points moved her to 11th all-time.
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