The Lady Govs soccer team hosted the final two home games of the season at Morgan Brothers Soccer field this past weekend. Friday, Oct. 23, the Lady Govs were in action against conference rival Murray State, while Sunday, Oct. 25, the women took on the University of Tennessee at Martin.

In the chill of mid-October, the Lady Govs faced off against the Racers of Murray State. The game appeared promising, with the Lady Govs having multiple chances to score. However, Murray State defender Veronika Pribyslavska scored the only goal with only eight minutes remaining in the game. Nicole Evans picked up the assist. APSU committed 13 fouls, while Murray State committed eight. Murray State led the game in shots (13-3) and corner kicks (4-1). Murray State goal keeper Tara Isbell had three saves and picked up the clean sheet, while Lady Govs’ goal keeper Carly Newman also had three saves in the game.

The Lady Govs hosted the final home game Sunday, Oct. 25, against the visiting Skyhawks of Tennessee Martin. Tennessee Martin came into the game second in the OVC standings. Martin drew first blood with the goal of Melissa Govea in the ninth minute of the game. When Govea stole the attempted clearance of APSU inside the box and sunk the shot. UT Martin never looked back from that point with eight shots, and a corner kick in the first half. The Lady Govs had 5 shots, and goal keeper Carly Newman gained three saves, while allowing a goal. The Lady Govs changed goal keepers at the half, sending Mackenzie Ladd in for Newman. UT Martin turned on the heat in the second half with 12 shots, four corners and a penalty kick. Stephanie Silica hit the net with her penalty kick in the 71st minute, and Danielle Rogers headed in a shot off the assist from Sophie Cox in the 73rd minute. The Lady Govs added three more shots with no luck, and Mackenzie Ladd picked up five saves in the game. UT Martin had 10 fouls in the game, to APSU’s six. The Lady Govs close out the regular season Friday, Oct. 30, as they travel to Jacksonville, to take on Jacksonville State University at 7 p.m.

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