Sunday, August 21
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
2 p.m.
Jax State
0
at
1
Middle Tennessee State
8/21/2011 5:52:00 PM | Soccer
Box Score
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Jacksonville State dropped a tough 1-0 decision in double overtime to Middle Tennessee State on Sunday at MTSU's Dean Haynes Stadium.
JSU falls to 0-2 on the season after dropping its season opener to Mercer on Friday. With the win, the Blue Raiders rebounded after being thumped by Dayton in their opening match of 2011, 7-2.
After a scoreless regulation and first overtime period, MTSU's Shan Jones broke free from the Gamecock defense to post the golden goal three minutes deep into the second extra session. Jessika Oseguera was credited with assist on the goal. Jax State held off a charging Blue Raider offense as they had 22 shot attempts, including 13 in the second half. Jones goal was her ninth attempt of the day as she had five other on goal opportunities that were denied by the Red and White. The Jax State goalkeeper tandem of Katelyn Geddings and Ali Koenig recorded ten saves combined with Geddings making eight stops in her 58 minutes in goal.
JSU's offensive attack struggled throughout the contest as MTSU limited it to just five scoring chances in the Sunday contest. The Gamecocks' first shot did not come until the waning moments of regulation. Junior Myla Senff and freshman Courtney Hurt combined for a pair of scoring chances in the 89th minute. For the second straight match, Hurt paced the JSU offense with three shot attempts, including two in overtime.
JSU senior Chelsea Pelletier had an on-goal scoring opportunity in the 97th minute, but was thwarted by MTSU's keeper, Rebecca Cushing.
The Gamecocks return to the pitch next weekend against Southern Mississippi on Friday, Aug. 26 in Hattiesburg, Miss. before taking on in-state foe South Alabama on Sunday, Aug. 28. Kick off between JSU and USM is set for 4 p.m.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Jacksonville State dropped a tough 1-0 decision in double overtime to Middle Tennessee State on Sunday at MTSU's Dean Haynes Stadium.
JSU falls to 0-2 on the season after dropping its season opener to Mercer on Friday. With the win, the Blue Raiders rebounded after being thumped by Dayton in their opening match of 2011, 7-2.
After a scoreless regulation and first overtime period, MTSU's Shan Jones broke free from the Gamecock defense to post the golden goal three minutes deep into the second extra session. Jessika Oseguera was credited with assist on the goal. Jax State held off a charging Blue Raider offense as they had 22 shot attempts, including 13 in the second half. Jones goal was her ninth attempt of the day as she had five other on goal opportunities that were denied by the Red and White. The Jax State goalkeeper tandem of Katelyn Geddings and Ali Koenig recorded ten saves combined with Geddings making eight stops in her 58 minutes in goal.
“Today we were a team. We were a team that played with heart and determination,” said JSU Head Coach Julie Davis Carlson. “I am very proud of the competitive mentality this group showed. We looked at a few new players today. Freshman Daisy Allen really added an experienced element in our midfield. Junior Myla Senff and senior Martina Dessbesell gave us a bit more creativity from the bench. With six seconds left in regulation, Nathalee Lariviere sent a goal-scoring chance to Courtney Hurt that could have sealed the deal before overtime."
JSU's offensive attack struggled throughout the contest as MTSU limited it to just five scoring chances in the Sunday contest. The Gamecocks' first shot did not come until the waning moments of regulation. Junior Myla Senff and freshman Courtney Hurt combined for a pair of scoring chances in the 89th minute. For the second straight match, Hurt paced the JSU offense with three shot attempts, including two in overtime.
JSU senior Chelsea Pelletier had an on-goal scoring opportunity in the 97th minute, but was thwarted by MTSU's keeper, Rebecca Cushing.
“A loss in overtime is a hard one to swallow with the golden goal rule,” mentioned Carlson. We had very good chances that we didn't capitalize on. “We have utilized 20 players in the first two matches to allow us to see what we have with a bigger squad. Our depth is the key to our success. We must be relentless to go to the goal from here on out.”
The Gamecocks return to the pitch next weekend against Southern Mississippi on Friday, Aug. 26 in Hattiesburg, Miss. before taking on in-state foe South Alabama on Sunday, Aug. 28. Kick off between JSU and USM is set for 4 p.m.
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