EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team suffered their loss since August 21st on Sunday, falling to Middle Tennessee by a score of 2-0 at Arad McCutchan Stadium. Postgame, UE celebrated Senior Day by honoring 8 seniors who are playing their final season with the program – Kaylee Woosley (Evansville, Ind./Evansville North), Kathryn Tyler (Dallas, Texas/Liberty Christian), Amy Velazquez (Avon, Ind./Avon), Chrysta Vasquez (Las Vegas, Nev./Coronado), Ella McAndrew (Greendale, Ind./Lawrenceburg), Joelle Haines (Raleigh, N.C./IMG Academy), Paige Radel (Metamora, Ohio/Evergreen), and Isa Valdez (Phoenix, Ariz./Desert Vista).
Middle Tennessee jumped out to an early lead on an Evansville own goal in the 8th minute and added another goal in the 40th minute to take a 2-0 into the halftime intermission.
The Blue Raiders continued to hold the Aces at bay in the second half, despite seven Evansville shots. The best scoring opportunities for Evansville came in the final seven minutes of play, with Vasquez and Olivia Colson (Waterloo, Ill./Waterloo) putting shots on goal, but a pair of saves from Blue Raiders keeper Ella Sellers kept Evansville off the scoreboard.
Emma Nathans (Toronto, Ontario/Havergal College) made her first collegiate start in goal for the Aces, making four saves. Colson also made her collegiate debut with 17 minutes of action. 22 different Aces saw the field in the match.
With the loss, Evansville moves to 4-2-1 on the season. The Aces will open conference play on Saturday, hosting UIC at Arad McCutchan Stadium. Kick-off is set for 4 PM.
