Coleman’s Goal Leads MSU to 1-0 Exhibition Win at Marquette

Saturday, August 11

Milwaukee, Wis.

8:00 PM

Mississippi State

Marquette (Exh.)

Gabriella Coleman scored the lone goal of the match in the 68th minute.

Coleman’s Goal Leads MSU to 1-0 Exhibition Win at Marquette

August 11, 2018 | Soccer

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MILWAUKEE, Wis. – After a scoreless first half, Mississippi State soccer took control in the final 45 minutes to claim a 1-0 victory at Marquette in its final exhibition match.

Sophomore Gabriella Coleman found the back of the net from 15 yards out in the 68^th minute to give MSU the win. Junior MaKayla Waldner chipped the ball over the Golden Eagles' back line that settled at Coleman's feet. She dribbled in and deposited the ball in the back corner of the net.

"I thought we clearly improved in the areas we addressed from yesterday, which I'm very happy about," head coach Tom Anagnost said. "I'm also very pleased with the strong mentality displayed by this team after playing a match yesterday. We competed well and earned the result against a very good and well-coached Marquette team."

State put six shots on goal while redshirt senior Rhylee DeCrane turned in a clean sheet, making two saves.

MSU's attack started early, with the Bulldogs earning two corners in the first 10 minutes but missing their first shot attempt. In the 24^th minute freshman Miranda Carrasco lobbed a dangerous cross into the box that was punched away by the keeper.

Minutes later, DeCrane made the first of her two saves on the night, stopping a header that came in off a Marquette corner kick.

Waldner had a chance to extend the Bulldog lead in the 75^th minute with a shot from the right side of the box, but Marquette's Maddy Henry made her fourth save of the night. She would finish with five saves as MSU outshot its opponent, 14-6.

Nineteen total players saw the field for significant minutes, including eight freshmen.

The Bulldogs open the season on Aug. 16 at home against Southern Miss. Admission is free and the game will be broadcast live on SEC Network+ beginning at 7 p.m.

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