Bowling Green, Kentucky, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Austin Peay State University’s women’s soccer team concluded their nonconference schedule with a scoreless draw against Western Kentucky. Despite being outshot, the team’s goalkeeper played a significant role in maintaining the clean sheet. With a current record of 0-5-3, the team looks ahead to its Atlantic Sun Conference debut against Bellarmine soon. The match highlighted key players and the overall performance of the squad in a challenging matchup, emphasizing their resilience throughout the season.
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Austin Peay State University’s women’s soccer team ended its nonconference schedule with a scoreless draw against Western Kentucky on September 11, 2025. The match took place at the WKU Soccer Complex and started at 7 p.m. (CT).
With this result, Austin Peay’s record for the season now stands at 0-5-3, while Western Kentucky improves to 3-4-1. The draw follows Austin Peay’s previous match, which also ended in a scoreless result against Murray State on September 7, 2025.
In the matchup against Murray State, Austin Peay’s junior goalkeeper, Lauryn Berry, made significant contributions to her team by recording 11 saves, matching her career-high. With this performance, Berry is now just six saves away from tying for eighth place in the Austin Peay record books, with a total of 126 career saves.
The leading scorers for Austin Peay so far this season are Paige Chrustowski, Ellie Dreas, and Kasidy Schenk, who each have seven shots on goal. In the previous game, both Chrustowski and Carolyne Young had two shots, with one shot on target, showcasing the offense’s effort even in a shutout.
During the match against Western Kentucky, the Hilltoppers significantly outshot Austin Peay in the first half, with a total of 9-2. Despite the disparity in shots, Austin Peay maintained better possession throughout the first half. The second half saw Austin Peay take a total of four shots on goal, with Kaylee Hansen highlighted for her two shots on goal occurring in the 49th and 81st minutes of the match.
Overall, Austin Peay faced a total of 15 shots from Western Kentucky, in comparison to their own eight attempts. Alongside Hansen, senior Ellie Dreas and fellow teammate Vivian Burke each contributed shots on goal.
Austin Peay’s women’s soccer team is set to begin its Atlantic Sun Conference play at home against Bellarmine on September 18, 2025. This match will take place at Morgan Bros. Field in Clarksville, Tennessee, starting at 6 p.m. (CT).
For fans interested in following the women’s soccer team, updates can be accessed via their social media channels on X and Instagram (@GovsWSOC) and Facebook (Austin Peay Soccer), or by visiting LetsGoPeay.com.
Key Match Stats:
- Austin Peay Record: 0-5-3
- Western Kentucky Record: 3-4-1
- Shots on Goal: Austin Peay – 8; Western Kentucky – 15
- Lauryn Berry Saves (WKU Match): 6 saves
- Next Game: September 18, 2025, against Bellarmine
FAQ
What was the outcome of Austin Peay’s last match?
Austin Peay’s women’s soccer team ended its last match against Western Kentucky in a scoreless draw.
How many saves has Lauryn Berry made this season?
Lauryn Berry has currently made 11 saves in the match against Murray State and an additional 6 saves in the match against Western Kentucky.
When does Austin Peay begin their Atlantic Sun Conference play?
Austin Peay will begin their Atlantic Sun Conference play in a home match against Bellarmine on September 18, 2025.
Team Performance Overview
| Feature | Austin Peay | Western Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 0-5-3 | 3-4-1 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 15 |
| Shots on Goal | 8 | 9 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 6 | 2 |
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Additional Resources
- WKU Sports: Hilltoppers Tie with Austin Peay on Senior Night
- Austin Peay: Governors Conclude Nonconference Play with Clean Sheet Against Hilltoppers
- EKU Sports: Women’s Soccer Adds Nine Members on National Signing Day
- Wikipedia: Women’s Soccer
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
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