Springfield Standard

Missouri State University's women's soccer team lost 1-0 to Sam Houston on Sunday at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium. This match marked the end of a four-game homestand and the final home game of the season for the Bears. The team's record now stands at 5-8-3 overall and 2-3-2 in Conference USA, while Sam Houston improved to 8-4-2 overall and 5-1-1 in conference play.

Sam Houston scored early in the match, with Ellie Morgan heading in a corner kick from Kaitlyn Vance in the 11th minute. Despite conceding the early goal, Missouri State outshot Sam Houston 13-6 and had a 6-3 edge in corner kicks.

Missouri State created several opportunities to score, including a first-half shot by Elena Bartak that hit the crossbar and multiple late chances from set pieces in the second half. Goalkeeper Ella Becker made three saves for Missouri State, while Sam Houston's Katie Bahn recorded one save to secure the shutout.

"Tough one for us when we controlled the bulk of the game," said head coach Kirk Nelson. "The team fought the entire match and played quality soccer. We are looking forward to our last match and hopefully a place in the tournament. I want to send a huge shoutout to our seniors as this was their last home game. Go Bears!"

Missouri State will finish its regular season on Sunday, Oct. 26, when they travel to Miami to play FIU at noon Central Time.