CLEVELAND, Miss. — The Delta State University women's soccer team played Mississippi Christian University to a 0-0 draw Wednesday afternoon at Delta Field, with both teams producing five shots on target in a tightly contested 90-minute match.
The Lady Statesmen finished with a 12-11 advantage in total shots and controlled 53% of possession while earning 10 corner kicks compared to five for the Lady Choctaws. Despite generating scoring opportunities throughout the match, neither side found the back of the net.
Delta State created several chances in the opening half, recording five shots and four corner kicks.
Avery Hooker and
Emma Earwood each put shots on target, but Mississippi Christian goalkeeper Paityn Settlemires turned them away to keep the match scoreless at halftime.
The Lady Statesmen continued to apply pressure after the break, earning six more corner kicks in the second half.
Lola Cunningham,
Millie Congerton and
Mariela Dolan each tested Settlemires, who helped the Lady Choctaws preserve the draw with several key saves.
Delta State goalkeeper
Kim Bircher matched Settlemires with five saves of her own. Bircher and the Lady Statesmen defense held Mississippi Christian scoreless despite the visitors producing nine shots in the second half.
Cunningham led Delta State with two shots, including one on target. Dolan added three shots and one on goal, while
Janya Gonzalez recorded two attempts. Hooker, Earwood and Congerton also placed shots on target for the Lady Statesmen.
With the result, Delta State moves to 6-3-4 overall and 5-1-3 in Gulf South Conference play. Mississippi Christian moves to 4-4-5 overall and 1-3-5 in conference action.
The Lady Statesmen will continue conference play this weekend as they travel to Mobile, Ala., to take on the Badgers from Spring Hill College. That matchup will kick off at 1:00 p.m. (CT).
For the latest news, schedules and results, visit the official website of Delta State University Athletics at GoStatesmen.com.
