CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Austin Peay State University's soccer team suffered a loss in its first game of the 2026 season to Northern Kentucky as senior Anna Drexel supplied the Governors' lone goal in their 4-1 loss, Wednesday, at Morgan Bros. Field.
Offensive Efforts
Drexel led the Govs in offensive efforts despite having just one shot in the match, scoring the team's first goal of the season in the 18th minute. She picks up two points on the year for the unassisted goal. Redshirt junior Kayla Barr registered four shots in the match, landing two on target. Abby Mathews contributed with two shots, one of which was on goal.
By the Half
Northern Kentucky took an early lead in the sixth minute when Megan Molner scored, with Donna Bundy and Erykah Cornett picking up points on the double assist. Austin Peay responded in the 18th minute with the equalizing goal, and first-career goal, from Anna Drexel, leveling the score at 1–1. Despite multiple attempts, including a shot by Lindsey Arnold in the 32nd minute, both defenses held strong, concluding the first half tied.
The Norse extended their lead over the Govs early in the second half, with Molner scoring twice in quick succession for her first-career hat trick. Molner initially missed a penalty kick at the 60-minute mark, but quickly capitalized on the rebound to score, increasing Northern Kentucky's lead to 2–1. Just over a minute later, Molner struck again with an assist from Emma Gianino, making it 3–1. Ayla Conn sealed the match for the Norse with a goal in the 80th minute, assisted by Cornett, putting the score at 4-1.
Up Next
The Govs are back at home to face Tennessee Tech, Sunday, starting at 1 p.m. at Morgan Brothers Field.
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