Freshmen Sam Schwenke and Jocelyn McNeely combined for six looks on the Memphis goal to pace the Bulldog offense which was unable to capitalize on its scoring opportunities. Goalkeeper Kirstin Olson recorded three saves on just seven Memphis shots to highlight the Mississippi State defense. We were in control for most of the match, but could not capitalize on the chances we created for ourself. If we don't execute on the things that make this team successful, we will not get the results that we desire.
All credit goes to Memphis because they did what they needed to do.
Schwenke nearly gave Mississippi State its Equalizer less than three minutes later, but her shot careened off the post and out of the Memphis box. State took offensive control in the opening minutes of the second half, suffering through a pair of hard fouls by Memphis' Ali Baker, before another shot by Schwenke, this time a header, went off the Memphis crossbar and out of danger. Memphis bunkered down the rest of the way out, stifling a numerous chances by State, especially a strong surge during the final seven minutes of regulation. The Bulldogs will again be in action this weekend when they close out a three-game homestand against a pair of SEC Eastern Division foes. State will host conference-leading Florida on Friday at 4 p.m. and will suit up again on Sunday against South Carolina.