Box Score

JACKSONVILLE – Eastern Kentucky posted two second half goals on its way to a 2-0 win over Jacksonville State on Sunday at the JSU Soccer Field.

The Gamecocks fell to 5-10-3 overall and 2-5-1 in the OVC.  JSU entered the day tied for with Eastern Illinois for the sixth and final OVC Tournament spot but the loss coupled with EIU's 2-1 win over Southeast Missouri State kept JSU without a tournament berth. Eastern Kentucky improved to 8-8-2 overall and will be the second seed in the OVC Tournament with a 5-3-0 league record.

After a scoreless first half, Eastern Kentucky broke the tie when Heather Bruce took a pass from Carly Muller at edge of the box and drove into the upper right corner for a 1-0 EKU lead in the 63rd minute.

Alex Hartwick gave EKU a 2-0 cushion when she scored on a pass from Jessica Reed in the 85th minute.

EKU held a 25-12 advantage in shots but on a 10-7 edge in shots on goal on the afternoon.

Senior Kate Kelly recorded eight saves on the afternoon to finish her career second on the all-time saves list with 270 saves. Stephanie Lynch had eight stops for EKU.

The match was the final home match for seniors Kate Kelly, Elsa Kurlychek and Kristi Pereira, who were honored in the pregame for their dedication to the JSU Soccer program.