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Golden Eagles Soccer Falls 1-0 in Houston
10/2/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
HOUSTON, Texas. â€" The Southern Miss soccer team's quest for its first Conference USA win came up short, Saunday as they fell 1-0 to Rice at Holloway Field.
The Golden Eagles dropped to 5-4-1 overall and 0-3-1 in conference play after its close loss to the Owls. Despite Lyndsey Lee's early shot on goal in the 2nd minute, the Owls outshot the Golden Eagles 7-4 in the first half. Lee and Breann Hedin each lead the team with two shots each.
The first half was filled with multiple offensive opportunities by both teams, but ended scoreless after the first 45 minutes.
Allie Baumhower got the second half started with her shot on goal in the 46th minute but couldn't find a way past Samantha Colley in goal. It wasn't until the 75th minute that the Owls would find a way to get on the board. Darcy Mickalow's successful shot accounted for the game's lone goal.
Shots from Hedin, Elishah Santiago and Adriana Garcia would require saves from Colley but none would be able to equalize the game for the Golden Eagles. Rice improved to 2-1-0 in conference play after Sunday's game.
The Golden Eagles return to Hattiesburg for more C-USA action Thursday, Oct. 6, to host Florida Atlantic at 4 p.m.
