JACKSON – The Millsaps Majors Women's Soccer Team got a great performance from their defense on Friday evening as they continued to turn away Austin College possessions. However, Millsaps struggled to manage any offense as they could only get one shot off in a 1-0 loss to 'Roos.
In the first half, Austin College dominated possession taking 10 shots, but junior goalkeeper Molly Beth Jourdan was stellar, making five saves and keeping the game scoreless in the first half. She got help thanks to great defense by senior Courtney Sykes, and sophomores Madeline Hendrix, Dorothea Staursky and Tara Johnston.
Junior Margaret Eggers was able to get a shot off, but missed wide as the teams went into half.
Millsaps continued to bend but not break as they kept the game scoreless throughout the first 20 minutes of the second half. The 'Roos finally struck in the 66th minutes thanks to great ball movement as they found Ali Ryan in the box who sent a beautiful ball to the corner of the net for the 1-0 lead.
The struggle continued for the Majors as they could not control the ball offensively as they dropped to 2-4 on the season. Though typically a Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference opponent, this game did not count towards the SCAC standings.
Millsaps is back in action next Friday as they travel to Lorman, Mississippi to take on Alcorn State. First kick is set for 4 p.m.
