Clarksville, TN – Sophomore midfielder Kasidy Schenk netted her first-career goal in Austin Peay State University (APSU) soccer team’s season opener; however, the Governors dropped a 2-1 match to UT Martin, Thursday, at Morgan Brothers Soccer Field.
UT Martin (1-0) scored in the 10th minute on their first of 10 shot attempts of the evening. Austin Peay (0-1) answered back eight minutes later on Schenk’s unassisted goal to tie the match at one apiece.
Despite a trio of shots on goal by Aniyah Mack, Alec Baumgardt, and Lindsey McMahon, the score stayed even at one entering halftime.
Mack and Baumgardt led APSU in attempts at halftime, both tallying a pair. Mack, who was one of four Governors to make their collegiate debut in Thursday’s affair, also led the team with two shots on net in the opening 45.
The Skyhawks again scored on their first shot of the half following the break, as UTM midfielder Makayla Robinson netted her second goal of the night less than 30 seconds into the half.
After an attempt by Baumgardt sailed high of the crossbar in the 48th minute, UTM recorded three-straight shots before Mack added her third of the match in the 62nd minute.
Junior goalkeeper Katie Bahn, earning her first-career start, saved her third shot of the match following an attempt by UTM’s Peyton Cook in the 74th minute.
Despite four attempts by the APSU Govs in the final 15 minutes, Austin Peay State University was unable to answer the Skyhawks’ early second-half goal, and dropped their season opener, 2-1.
Inside The Box Score
Kasidy Schenk netted her first-career goal in the 18th minute.
Austin Peay State University’s 15 shots and eight shots on goal were its most since a 21-shot, 13-shot-on-goal performance against Stetson, on October 13th, 2022.
Alec Baumgardt led the APSU Govs with a career-high five shots.
Aniyah Mack and Annabel Anderson led APSU with a pair of shots on goal.
Lindsey McMahon extended her starting streak to a team-best 36 matches. She also has gone the distance in 27 of the last 28 matches.
Katie Bahn earned her first-career start against the Skyhawks, making three saves. Her three saves are the most by an APSU keeper in their debut since Chloé Dion’s five stops against Southeast Missouri, on March 12th, 2021.
Carolyne Young, Mack, Alana Owens, and Ashtyn Ivey made their collegiate debuts against UT Martin. Young and Mack also earned their first career starts in the match.
Hannah Zahn and Mackenzie James earned their first starts for the red and white after transferring from UT Martin and Western Michigan in the offseason, respectively.
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Next Up For APSU Soccer
The Austin Peay State University soccer team closes a brief, two-match homestand to open its 2023 campaign on Sunday at 1:00pm when it takes on Lindenwood at Morgan Brothers Soccer Field.
