By Jordon Chaffin | Staff Writer

The Lady Govs soccer team opened their Ohio Valley Conference schedule this weekend at home against Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky.

The Lady Govs lost the match Friday, Sept. 25, against Morehead State 2-1 and tied Eastern Kentucky 0-0, Sunday, Sept. 27.

Lady Govs seemed to have luck on their side early on as Monique Wong scored a goal only 28 seconds into the game leading 1-0.

The Lady Govs appeared to hold off the offensive flurry from Morehead State, until just under ten minutes were remaining in regulation, when Eagles’ forward Devan Jordan slipped a shot past APSU goalkeeper, Carley Newman, tying the score 1-1.

The Lady Govs, who were playing with only 12 players, gave up the winning goal to Morehead State in the 88th minute.

Morehead State led in shots (12-8), corner kicks (6-5), and also in fouls (11-10). APSU led in saves (6-3).

“I hope the loss will affect them,” Lady Govs soccer coach, Kelley Guth said. “We have to learn to play for ninety minutes, play consistently, and take pride in maintaining a lead.”

Sunday, Sept. 27, the Lady Govs played host to Eastern Kentucky and held on to a 0-0 tie.

EKU dominated offensive side of the field with 20 shots, and nine of them were on goal. The Lady Govs goalkeeper Carley Newman saved all nine of the shots on goal to secure the tie.

The Lady Govs struggled offensively, taking three shots, and one of those coming on goal, saved by EKU’s Stephanie Lynch.

Both teams conceded two corner kicks, while committing eleven fouls each.

The Lady Govs fell to 1-8-2 overall, 0-1-1 in the conference standings after this weekends conference home openers.

The Lady Govs will begin a four match road trip starting Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. as the Lady Govs face Southeast Missouri State University. APSU then travel to face Eastern Illinois Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2:30 p. m.  Drawing near of the OVC regular season, the Lady Govs face Jacksoville State in Jacksonsville, Ala. on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.