Women's Soccer Continues Conference Play at Murray State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University Women's Soccer is set to continue Missouri Valley Conference play with former Ohio Valley competitor Murray State.
 
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. CT and will be streamed on ESPN+.

What's Bruin

• Belmont holds a 2-1-4 record on the season
• The Bruins opened conference play against Indiana State with a 0-0 draw
• Belmont is on a four-match unbeaten streak
• Sarah Doyle was named Missouri Valley Goalkeeper of the Week for the second time this season on Tuesday, September 20
• Doyle posted her season high of six saves against the Sycamores, she has not allowed a goal in 378 minutes of play

Quick Kicks

• The Bruins rank fifth in the nation in save percentage (.914), ninth in the nation in shutout percentage (.714), and 13^th in the nation in save percentage (.429)
• Belmont leads the Missouri Valley in goals against average (.500), saves per game (.897), and win-loss-tie percentage (.583)
• Goal keeper Doyle is seventh in the NCAA in save percentage (.906)
• Doyle holds the top spot in the MVC in goals against average (.445) and shutouts

Bruin Numbers

• Claire Fallon broke 600 minutes against Indiana State
• Anna Sweeney has two goals to her name while Shae Doherty, Maci Pekmeziann, and Leah Firsdon each have one
• Mai Thy Nguyen, Eliza Paisley, Addy Pitts, and Kennedy Wise each have an assist
• Avery Nowak and Pekmezian each tally nine shots on the season

Scouting Report

• The Bruins split the all-time series 7-7 with the Racers
• The Racers are 1-6-1 on the season, with a recent loss against Oklahoma University (2-0)
• Murray State's sole win of the season was against Lindenwood 3-1
• Morgan Bodker leads the Racers with two goals
• Jenna Villacres has posted 25 saves with a 2.13 goals against average

New Era

• Belmont is entering their first year in the MVC after over a decade in the Ohio Valley Conference
• Belmont joins UIC and Murray State as MVC newcomers. 
• The Bruins have been voted sixth in the MVC preseason poll, receiving one first place vote and 67 voting points from the league coaches
• Valparaiso was picked as the preseason favorite
• Belmont will compete against Indiana State, Murray State, Southern Illinois, UIC, Illinois State, Missouri State, Valparaiso, Evansville, Drake, and Northern Iowa in the MVC

 
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