The Austin Peay State University women’s soccer team remained unbeaten at Morgan Brothers Soccer Field, Sunday, with an explosive second half against Little Rock that saw the Govs score three goals, while sophomore goalkeeper Mary Parker Powell posted a shutout.
The first half was a back-and-forth affair as both teams struggled to manage pressure and maintain possession. Austin Peay (5-2) fired eight shots compared to Little Rock’s six, but the half ended scoreless as both teams looked to regroup.
Austin Peay came out of the break poised and controlled in the offensive third. Freshman Claire Larose opened the scoring in the 50th minute beating the Trojan’s goalkeeper to the right side on a pass from freshman Morgan Drawdy inside the 18-yard-box.
The Govs continued the offensive pressure and in the 69th minute senior Kirstin Robertson broke through the back line beating the keeper with a shot to the lower left corner. Robertson earned her second goal of the day beating two defenders in the box and placing the ball in the lower right corner.
Mary Parker Powell shined between the pipes with five saves, including a penalty kick, in the match and nine on the season, leading a strong Govs defense that safely cleared 11 corner kicks and protected Powell’s second shutout this season.
(Courtesy APSU Athletics)