Sunday, October 9
Auburn, Ala.
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6-8-0, 1-6-0
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#18 Auburn
10-4-0, 6-1-0
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MSU Falls To No. 18 Auburn On The Road
October 09, 2016 | Soccer
AUBURN, Ala. – Mississippi State (6-8-0, 1-6-0 SEC) fell to 18th-ranked Auburn (10-4-0, 6-1-0) on the road, as the host Tigers earned the 3-0 victory on Sunday afternoon to cap the weekend for the Bulldogs.
The Tigers used their early chances in the first half to cash in on an early goal, as Ellie Leek scored on the cross from Brooke Ramiser in the 27th minute. Ramsier wasn't fished however for the Tigers as she hooked in a corner kick before the half to give Auburn the 2-0 lead before the break.
In the second half MSU would come out with more of an attacking mindset, as the Bulldogs recorded their first shot attempt of the game. With momentum beginning to shift, the Tigers quickly regained the advantage as Kristen Dodson headed in Auburn's third goal of the afternoon to seal the win for the Tigers at home.
"Tip your hat to Auburn, they gave a great effort and won today," head coach Aaron Gordon said. "Auburn is one of the best team's in our conference and they showed us why today. We have to put this game behind us and focus on LSU this Friday."
Improved Second Half
The Bulldogs were outshot by 14 attempts in the first half, but held Auburn to only six shots in the second half. MSU recorded four shots against the Tiger defense in the final 45 minutes as the Bulldogs showed much improved effort in the second half.
Goal Scoring Rundown
AU – (27:48) Ellie Leek recorded her first goal of the season as she chipped in a shot after controlling a cross from Brooke Ramsier.
AU – (36:41) Brooke Ramsier scored off the corner kick, as her hooking shot gave the Tigers the 2-0 lead before half.
AU – (60:02) Leading scorer Kristen Dodson earned her ninth goal of the season as she headed in a pass from Bri Folds.
Up Next
The Maroon and White returns home this Friday as the Bulldogs host LSU for a 7 p.m. contest from the MSU Soccer Field.
Additional Notes
For more information on the Mississippi State soccer program, follow "HailStateSOC" on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
The Tigers used their early chances in the first half to cash in on an early goal, as Ellie Leek scored on the cross from Brooke Ramiser in the 27th minute. Ramsier wasn't fished however for the Tigers as she hooked in a corner kick before the half to give Auburn the 2-0 lead before the break.
In the second half MSU would come out with more of an attacking mindset, as the Bulldogs recorded their first shot attempt of the game. With momentum beginning to shift, the Tigers quickly regained the advantage as Kristen Dodson headed in Auburn's third goal of the afternoon to seal the win for the Tigers at home.
"Tip your hat to Auburn, they gave a great effort and won today," head coach Aaron Gordon said. "Auburn is one of the best team's in our conference and they showed us why today. We have to put this game behind us and focus on LSU this Friday."
Improved Second Half
The Bulldogs were outshot by 14 attempts in the first half, but held Auburn to only six shots in the second half. MSU recorded four shots against the Tiger defense in the final 45 minutes as the Bulldogs showed much improved effort in the second half.
Goal Scoring Rundown
AU – (27:48) Ellie Leek recorded her first goal of the season as she chipped in a shot after controlling a cross from Brooke Ramsier.
AU – (36:41) Brooke Ramsier scored off the corner kick, as her hooking shot gave the Tigers the 2-0 lead before half.
AU – (60:02) Leading scorer Kristen Dodson earned her ninth goal of the season as she headed in a pass from Bri Folds.
Up Next
The Maroon and White returns home this Friday as the Bulldogs host LSU for a 7 p.m. contest from the MSU Soccer Field.
Additional Notes
- Six players went the full 90 minutes for MSU as Tanya de Souza, Mallory Eubanks, Johanna Hamblett, Ari Holmes, Carly Mauldin and Courtney Robicheaux went the distance
- Tanya de Souza earned five saves against the Tigers on Sunday
- Johanna Hamblett is the only freshman to start in every game for MSU
- Sunday's attendance at the Auburn Soccer Complex was 416
For more information on the Mississippi State soccer program, follow "HailStateSOC" on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
MSU
AU
Goals
0
3
Shots
4
20
Shots on Goal
1
10
Saves
7
1
Corners
3
5
Fouls
5
11
Scoring Plays
Ellie Leek (2)
Assisted By: Brooke Ramsier , Casie Ramsier
crossed into box, finished one time at b
27:48
Brooke Ramsier (2)
goal directly off corner
36:41
Kristen Dodson (9)
Assisted By: Bri Folds
cross by 4 into 6-yard box for header fi
60:02
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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