University of Missouri
1-0-0, 0-0-0
Missouri State
0-1-0, 0-0-0
Soccer Topples Missouri State in Season Opener
8/15/2024 9:31:00 PM | Soccer
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri soccer toppled Missouri State, 2-0, in the 2024 season opener Thursday night at Walton Stadium.
The Tigers pressed offensively early in the contest putting heavy pressure on the Lady Bears backline.
In the ninth minute Missouri broke through as junior forward Kylee Simmons fired a shot that was deflected back into the center of the box by Missouri State's goalkeeper. Melina Fischer corralled the deflection and fired a shot into the left corner of the net for the team's first goal of the season.
Holding the 1-0 advantage in the 55th minute, junior midfielder Keegan Good sent a shot from well outside the box that cleared the outstretched arm of the Bears keeper and found the top left corner of the goal.
From there, the Tigers' held steady defensively, holding Missouri State to limited offensive chances and controlling the possession until the final whistle.
Mizzou recorded 15 shots in the contest, including six on target, in the team's fourth win against its in-state opponent in series history.
Simmons led the team in attempts with four, including one on goal. She was followed by Leah Selm with three shots and a pair on the net.
Redshirt junior Bella Hollenbach recorded four saves in her 14th consecutive start, dating back to the team's 2-2 tie against Kansas on Sept. 3, 2023.
UP NEXT
Missouri will be back in action at 7 p.m. Sunday against Memphis. The home contest will be available to be streamed live on SECN+.
Team Stats
Milena Fischer (1)
Assisted By: Kylee Simmons
GOAL by Mizzou Fischer, Milena Assist by Simmons, Kylee.
08:39
Keegan Good (1)
Assisted By: Bella Carrillo
GOAL by Mizzou Good, Keegan Assist by Carrillo, Bella.
54:55
