Box Score

RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University soccer team fell to Chattanooga, 1-0, in its home opener on Sunday afternoon.
 
EKU (0-2) dominated most of the afternoon, outshooting UTC, 16-6, and attempting eight corner kicks to the Mocs' one; however, it was Chattanooga that capitalized on an early opportunity. In the 10^th minute, Maggie Shaw played a ball through to Emily Szymanski, who put the visitors up for good.
 
Eastern had chances to equalize, including dangerous shots on frame from juniors Taran McMillan and Jess Philpot, but UTC goalkeeper Abbey Saddler made five saves to preserve the clean sheet.
 
"Our attention to detail was not good enough today," head coach Matt Cosinuke said. "We let up a soft goal early and had to play catch up the rest of the game. Our energy and desire was there, but our follow through in the important moments still needs to get better."
 
McMillan, Philpot, senior Marian Wolski and sophomores Sarah Owusu and Baylee Lanter all attempted multiple shots on the afternoon for the Colonels.
 
Sophomore goalkeeper Zoe Aguirre played all 90 minutes in goal and made three saves.
 
"You don't dominate the stat sheet in the way we did without playing well, we just need leave our mark on the game," Cosinuke added. "We've got a lot left to learn and a lot of games left to prove who we are." 
 
EKU hits the road this week to face Oakland on Thursday night, August 29. First touch from Rochester, Michigan is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.