LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Tennessee Tech soccer team became the first
team to score a goal against undefeated Marshall in 2009, as junior
Jen Hoffman put the Golden Eagles ahead 1-0 in the first half
against the Thundering Herd. But Marshall would respond with 3
unanswered goals in the first half en route to a 3-2 win over the
Golden Eagles at the University of Kentucky Tournament on
Friday.
Hoffman's goal came in the 13th minute of the contest after
freshman Kerri Reid set her up with a crossing pass. The goal
was Hoffman's first of the season, as Reid racked up her
team-leading second assist of the year.
The Thundering Herd answered in a big way, scoring three goals in
the final 20 minutes of the period to take a 3-1 lead into the
break. First it was Kristen Berquist putting Marshall on the board
in the 26th minute to tie the game at one. Then Erika Duncan gave
Marshall a 2-1 in the 30th minute. Finally, Megan Tabler put
Marshall up 3-1 in the 39th minute.
Sophomore goalkeeper Kaitlyn Thacker had three saves in the first
half for the Golden Eagles and finished the contest with seven
saves.
The Golden Eagles threatened in the second half, closing the gap
on a goal from Cambron in the 62nd minute to pull Tech within 3-2.
The goal was Cambron's second of the season, and she is second on
the team in points with five. Cambron's goal was assisted by junior
Brooke Mayo.
The Golden Eagles finished the game with three shots, all on goal.
Hoffman had the only shot that didn't reach the back of the net for
Tech.
Reid, Taren Brown, Leigh Heffner and Sarah Gawthrop played all 90
minutes for Tech, while Julie Thompson played 89.
Tech falls to 1-6-1 on the season, as Marshall improves to a
perfect 7-0. The meeting was the first all-time between the two
programs.
The Golden Eagles will play the second of their two matches at the
UK Tournament on Sunday against host Kentucky.
Tech will return to Cookeville next weekend to open Ohio Valley
Conference play against UT Martin on Sept. 25. Tech will then host
OVC foe Murray State on Sept. 27. Admission to Tech home soccer
matches is free.
June 25, 2010
Daniel Brizard named as new Golden Eagle soccer coach
February 18, 2010
Fletcher adds Cookeville standout to 2010 soccer signing class
November 13, 2009
Golden Eagles win OVC soccer Sportsmanship Award
November 11, 2009
Tech's Hoffman named College Soccer 360 Primetime Performer
November 8, 2009
Golden Eagles fall in OVC championship game to Murray State
November 5, 2009
Hoffman's hat trick lifts Tech to overtime victory
November 3, 2009
Meloff named OVC's Offensive Player of the Week
November 3, 2009
Golden Eagles heading into OVC tournament as No. 4 seed
October 27, 2009
Meloff's two goals lead Golden Eagles to 2-1 win over Lipscomb
October 23, 2009
Gamecocks get late goal to top Golden Eagles 3-2
October 21, 2009
Golden Eagles travel to Jacksonville State for OVC finale
October 18, 2009
Golden Eagles can't overcome early SEMO goal, fall 1-0
October 16, 2009
Golden Eagles play to 2-2 tie at Eastern Illinois
October 11, 2009
Golden Eagles shutout Austin Peay on Senior Day
October 8, 2009
Golden Eagles fall to Longwood in non-conference action
October 6, 2009
Hoffman earns OVC Offensive Player of the Week honors
September 27, 2009
Golden Eagles can't overcome halftime deficit, fall to Murray State
September 20, 2009
Golden Eagles fall in final game of seven-game road trip
September 18, 2009
Golden Eagles fall just short against Marshall
September 17, 2009
Golden Eagles to face Marshall, Kentucky at UK Tournament
September 13, 2009
Golden Eagle soccer drops heartbreaker at UNC Asheville
September 11, 2009
Golden Eagles battle Belmont
September 6, 2009
Golden Eagles battle Texas State in Birmingham
September 4, 2009
Golden Eagles get great all-around performance, shutout Alabama State
September 4, 2009
Tech soccer team seen volunteering all over Cookeville
September 2, 2009
Golden Eagles head to Alabama for a pair
August 30, 2009
Golden Eagles drop late decision at Radford
August 28, 2009
Golden Eagels can't find offense, fall to UTC 3-0
August 21, 2009
Youthful Tech squad topped in season opener by MTSU, 4-0
August 12, 2009
Tech soccer picked to finish fifth in Ohio Valley Conference