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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Thursday, August 29
East Lansing, Mich.
6 PM
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Soccer Drops Road Opener at No. 4 Michigan State
8/29/2024 | Soccer
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Ole Miss dropped its road opener Thursday night in East Lansing by a score of 1-0. The Spartans found the back of the net in the 53rd minute off the foot of Emily Matthews.
Neither side was able to scratch across a goal in the first 45 minutes of action. The Spartans held the advantage in shots (7-1) and shots on goal (3-0). Michigan State generated seven corner chances, but senior goalkeeper Shu Ohba kept the ball out of the net making three saves.
The Spartans continued the offensive attack in the second half before finding the scoring column eight minutes in. Meg Hughes picked up her second assist of the season after delivering a ball inside the box to Matthews. Michigan State edged the Rebels in shots (16-5), shots on goal (7-1), and corners (11-0).
Ohba was terrific in goal for the Rebels, making six saves on the night. Ole Miss had chances late, generating four shots in the second half but were unable to find the tying goal.
The Rebels (2-2-0) return home for a match against McNeese State Sunday. Kick off is set for 1 p.m. CT and can be streamed on SEC Network+.
Coach Rouse's remarks on the game:
"Playing against top-tier teams early in the season is challenging but crucial for our development. In just one week we've faced different styles, players, and tactics preparing us for future opponents. We held our own against the No. 4 team in the country and created chances, proving we belong on this stage. That gritty performance is the foundation for even bigger things to come. Every game is a chance to get better, and we're showing incredible improvement in a short amount of time. The future is bright for this team and we can't wait to see how much more we can grow together this season."
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Neither side was able to scratch across a goal in the first 45 minutes of action. The Spartans held the advantage in shots (7-1) and shots on goal (3-0). Michigan State generated seven corner chances, but senior goalkeeper Shu Ohba kept the ball out of the net making three saves.
The Spartans continued the offensive attack in the second half before finding the scoring column eight minutes in. Meg Hughes picked up her second assist of the season after delivering a ball inside the box to Matthews. Michigan State edged the Rebels in shots (16-5), shots on goal (7-1), and corners (11-0).
Ohba was terrific in goal for the Rebels, making six saves on the night. Ole Miss had chances late, generating four shots in the second half but were unable to find the tying goal.
The Rebels (2-2-0) return home for a match against McNeese State Sunday. Kick off is set for 1 p.m. CT and can be streamed on SEC Network+.
Coach Rouse's remarks on the game:
"Playing against top-tier teams early in the season is challenging but crucial for our development. In just one week we've faced different styles, players, and tactics preparing us for future opponents. We held our own against the No. 4 team in the country and created chances, proving we belong on this stage. That gritty performance is the foundation for even bigger things to come. Every game is a chance to get better, and we're showing incredible improvement in a short amount of time. The future is bright for this team and we can't wait to see how much more we can grow together this season."
STAY CONNECTED
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Soccer on X at @OleMissSoccer, on the Ole Miss Soccer Facebook page, and on Instagram at @officialolemisssoccer. Subscribe to the Ole Miss soccer newsletter stay up to date with the best content from the pitch.
Team Stats
UM
MSU
Goals
0
1
Shots
5
16
Shots on Goal
1
7
Saves
6
1
Corners
0
11
Fouls
11
9
Scoring Plays
Emily Mathews (1)
Assisted By: Meg Hughes
GOAL by MSU Mathews, Emily Assist by Hughes, Meg.
52:55
Game Leaders
Players
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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