MURRAY, Ky. - - Belmont women's soccer (6-6-1, 3-1 MVC) traveled to Murray State (4-5-3, 0-2-2 MVC) Thursday afternoon. Second-half goals from Carly and
Reagan Ross helped the Bruins return to the win column. The Bruins defeated the Racers, 2-0.
Scoring Action
Reagan Ross scored her third goal of the season in the 65
th minute, assisted by
Sami Bird. Bird sent a free kick from near midfield into the penalty box;
Reagan Ross jumped up for the header and popped the ball over the goalkeeper.
Carly Ross scored her first career goal in the 85
th minute. The senior controlled a bouncing ball and converted on a volley from outside the 18-yard box.
Head Coach Kelsey Cameron
Carly and Regan Ross
What's Bruin
- Reagan Ross scored her third goal of the season; her first since Aug. 29 against Lipscomb. She ranks second behind fellow freshman Ava Labocki (4).
- Carly Ross scored her first career goal in her 63rd career match.
- Sami Bird recorded her first career point with an assist on Reagan Ross' goal.
- Sydney Jones made four saves in goal and recorded her third shutout in conference play.
- Olivia Walker set a new career high with three shots on goal.
- The Bruins picked up their MVC-leading fifth road win. The last time Belmont won five or more road matches in a season was 2014 when the team finished with a 6-3 away record.
- The Bruins outshot the Racers 8-4 in the second half.
- Belmont improved to 10-7-1 all-time against Murray State.
Up Next
Belmont returns to E.S. Rose Park on Sunday, Oct. 6, to host Missouri State. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. CT. The match with be broadcast on ESPN+. The match is Belmont's annual Pink Game to raise awareness for breast cancer. Fans are encouraged to wear pink and stop by the marketing table to pick up a pink cup.
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