Middle Tennessee Women’s Soccer Draws with Western Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY, September 29, 2025

News Summary

In a competitive matchup, the Middle Tennessee women’s soccer team faced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This tie marks the eighth in their storied rivalry. Both teams showcased similar statistics in Conference USA standing. Western Kentucky pulled ahead with a goal from Makenna Egan, while Middle Tennessee equalized in the second half. Both teams are preparing for upcoming challenges as they look to solidify their standings in the league.

Bowling Green, KY – The Middle Tennessee women’s soccer team faced off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at the WKU Soccer Complex. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, marking the eighth tie in the history of the rivalry.

Both teams are now positioned similarly in Conference USA, with Middle Tennessee holding a record of 6-3-2 and 1-0-0 CUSA, while Western Kentucky’s record shifted to 4-4-2 and 1-0-1 in Conference USA. The match kicked off at 6 p.m. CT and was streamed live on ESPN+.

The all-time series record between the two teams now stands at 10-7-8 in favor of Western Kentucky, with Middle Tennessee holding an all-time record of 7-10-7 against them.

Match Highlights

Western Kentucky took the lead in the 23rd minute with a goal from Makenna Egan, assisted by Alaina Nugier. This was Egan’s third goal of the season while Nugier recorded her first career assist. Middle Tennessee equalized in the 59th minute during a transition play, ensuring a tightly contested match as both teams ended with an even shot tally of 10, including five shots on goal for each team.

In goal, Western Kentucky junior goalkeeper Maddie Davis made four saves during the match, bringing her career total to 146 saves. For Middle Tennessee, goalkeeper Demi Gronauer previously achieved her third shutout of the season in a prior match against Jacksonville State, where she made five saves and managed to keep the match scoreless until the final minutes.

Team Performances

Middle Tennessee coming into the match opened their Conference USA season with a 1-0 victory over Jacksonville State, marking its first conference-opening victory since 2021. Senior Yana Yordanova scored the only goal of that match from the penalty spot, currently ranking first in penalty kick conversions in Conference USA and nationwide.

On the other hand, Western Kentucky’s junior midfielder Georgia Liapis leads the team with five goals this season and received recognition as the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week prior to this match.

Upcoming Challenges

Following the draw, the Western Kentucky women’s soccer team is set for a demanding three-match road trip, starting at Louisiana Tech on Thursday, October 2, 2025, with a kick-off at 7 p.m. CT.

Key Match Statistics

• Total Shots: 10 each
• Shots on Goal: 5 each
• Middle Tennessee Record: 6-3-2, 1-0-0 CUSA
• Western Kentucky Record: 4-4-2, 1-0-1 CUSA

Conclusion

This match not only highlights the competitive spirit of the teams but also continues the tradition of rivalry between Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky as they both look to strengthen their positions in the Conference USA.

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Additional Resources

• Middle Tennessee Women’s Soccer at Western Kentucky
• Wikipedia: Conference USA
• Western Kentucky Soccer Hosts Middle Tennessee
• Google Search: Middle Tennessee women’s soccer
• BGD News: WKU Soccer vs. Middle Tennessee
• Google Scholar: Women’s Soccer USA
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
• WKU Soccer Ends in 1-1 Draw
• Google News: WKU soccer

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