Rachel Essner
Staff Writer
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The Murray State soccer team suffered a tough loss against the University of Kentucky on Sunday, Sept. 12.

The Wildcats were first on the board, finding the net with a penalty kick in the 25th minute. Graduate midfielder Izzy Heckman hit the equalizer goal in the 39th minute, making the score 1-1 to finish the first half. 

The Racers were able to take the lead in the 12th minute of the second half when sophomore forward Chloe Barnthouse put the ball past the Wildcats’ goalkeeper, making the score 2-1. Just nine minutes later, the Wildcats were able to even the score, ending the 90 minutes at 2-2 and sending the teams into overtime. 

The Wildcats were able to put the ball past junior goalkeeper Jenna Villacres, leading the Racers to a heartbreaking 3-2 loss after a total of 92 minutes. 

UK outshot Murray State 21-13 with nine shots on goal compared to five from the Racers. The Racers shot nine corner kicks while the Wildcats shot seven. Meanwhile, both teams finished with eight total fouls. 

Villacres totaled six saves during the game while the Wildcats counted three. The Racers now sit at a 4-3 record. 

Murray State will return to Cutchin Field on Sunday, Sept. 19, to compete against Southern Illinois University at 1 p.m.