Aug. 29, 2010

Box Score

MURRAY, Ky. – The Southeast Missouri State women’s soccer team suffered their first loss of the 2010 season on Sunday afternoon. The University of South Florida shutdown the Redhawks offense with a 4-0 win on the final day of the Racer Classic at Cutchin Field.

The high-powered Redhawks (2-1) offense was neutralized by a smothering Bulls defense (3-0).

Coming into the game the Redhawks averaged 27 shots per game. On Sunday they were held to seven shots while allowing their opponents 26 shots.

Chelsea Klotz scored two first-period goals, scoring off a header in the 20th minute and on a throughball from midfield in the 35th minute.

In the second period, the Bulls added a goals by Venicia Reid in the 72th minute and Chantelle Goodson in the 74th minute.

Freshman Signe’ Novak had the Redhawks only shot on goal late in the second half but was turned away by Kim Diaz.

Lauren Bozesky, Ashley Runion and Courtney Luehmann accounted for the other six Redhawk shots.

Freshman goalkeeper Ashton Aubuchon was solid in goal despite the four goals allowed. She recorded a season-high five saves. She fell to 2-1 on the season.

Bulls goalkeeper Nicole McClure improved to 3-0.

Klotz recorded a game-high seven shots, including five on goal.

Valorie O’Brien assisted on both of Klotz’s goals.

The Redhawks return home this Wednesday, September 1 for the first game of a three-game homestand. They will host Washington University (Mo.) in Houck Stadium at 7:30 p.m.