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RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University soccer team wrapped up its two-game homestand with a 2-0 loss to visiting UNCG on Sunday afternoon at EKU Soccer Field.
 
UNCG (1-3-0) got on the board early as Diarra Simmons took a pass from Zoe Fishman in the fourth minute, got around her defender and buried a goal to give the Spartans a quick 1-0 lead.
 
EKU's defense stiffened following the early deficit, though, and the game remained in question up until the end. In the 87^th minute, Melanie Formosa finally gave the Spartans the insurance goal they were looking for when she broke free up the middle and scored from about 10 yards out.
 
EKU (0-4-0) was paced offensively by freshman Tara Claus, who came off the bench to fire three shots. Sophomores Jordan Foster and Logan Harvey attempted EKU's only two shots on goal in the game.
 
Simmons led all players in the game with five shots.
 
Senior Merrissa Vault and freshmen Emily Beaver and Kacy Eckley played all 90 minutes on the backline for the Colonels.
 
Senior Samm Melton made six saves in goal in the losing effort.
 
The Colonels will now hit the road again to face East Tennessee State on Wednesday, September 2, at 7:00 p.m.