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Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women’s Soccer Draws With Illinois State, 1-1

Pekmezian Scores Third Goal of the Season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont women's soccer (1-6-5, 0-1-3) hosted Illinois State (2-4-3, 0-1-2) Thursday night in a Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) matchup. Both teams scored in dramatic fashion and ended the night in a draw, 1-1.
 
Belmont played one of their best first halves of the season tonight. Despite being outshot 5-2 in the first half, Belmont won the corner kick battle, 3-2. The Bruins scored the first goal of the match. Maci Pekmezian drilled a shot just outside the 16-yard box to the top left corner of the net for her third goal of the season. Carly Ross picked up the assist. Pekmezian's goal is the tenth of her career. The assist from Ross was her first of the season.
 
Sarah Doyle recorded four saves in the match; all of which came in the first half.
 
After the halftime break, the Redbirds returned to their normal quantity of aggressive attacks. Illinois State found several ways to break into Belmont territory down the stretch, which led to several free kicks in the second half. During the 80th minute, Ava Watson turned on the ball but hit her shot off the crossbar. Kelsi McLaughlin scored on the rebound and brought the score back even on her second goal of the season.
 
McLaughlin along with Belmont's Anna Samuel and Summer Curtis each picked up yellow cards.
 
Both teams left the pitch with a point following the draw.
 
Bruin Bullets
  • Belmont is now 0-1-3 in MVC play.
  • Maci Pekmezian leads the team in goals (3) and points (7).
  • Pekmezian led the team with two shots in the match; both of which were on goal.
  • Carly Ross picked up her first career point on her first career assist.
  • Sarah Doyle's save total on the season increases to 76.
Up Next
 
Belmont returns to the road on Sunday, Oct. 1, for a match against Evansville. Kickoff from Arad McCutchan Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT. Fans can follow along with the action on ESPN+ or with live stats on BelmontBruins.com.
 
Follow Belmont women's soccer on social media - @BelmontWSoccer on Twitter, @belmontwsoccer on Instagram and @belmontWsoccer on Facebook - for complete coverage of the Bruins. Stay up to date with all of Belmont's athletic programs via the official app of the Belmont Bruins, available both in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.
 
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