BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Austin Peay State University's soccer team played to a scoreless shutout against Western Kentucky in a physical offensive match, Thursday, at WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The match remained scoreless following a heavy number of shots from the Hilltopper offense in the first 45 minutes of play, with Western Kentucky outshooting Austin Peay 9-2. The Govs, however, looked like they had more control during possession in the half.
Austin Peay's four shots on goal during the match came in the second half. Kaylee Hansen led the Govs with a pair of shots on goal, coming in the 49th and 81st minutes.
Junior keeper Lauryn Berry had another busy night between the pipes, adding six career saves to her total, which ties for the eighth-most in program history. She faced 15 shots to the Hilltoppers' eight.
Senior Ellie Dreas and Hansen would lead the Govs with a pair of shots, with Dreas and Vivian Burke also landing shots on goal.
Inside The Box Score
- Three Governors played all 90 minutes: Berry, McKenna Hogan, and Burke.
- Junior midfielder Haley Lindquist entered the match for her first minutes of the season, seeing 16 on the pitch.
- Hansen led all substitutes in minutes, with 61 on the night.
Up Next
The Govs open Atlantic Sun Conference play at home against Bellarmine, Thursday, starting at 6 p.m. (CT) at Morgan Bros. Field in Clarksville, Tennessee.
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