TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Missouri State scored an early goal and held Indiana State off the scoreboard despite late chances as the Sycamores fell at home on Thursday afternoon to the visiting Bears, 1-0.
 
The Sycamores (1-6-8, 0-4-3) fired their first shot of the game 69 seconds into the match as Indiana State come out on the attack early. ISU added chances by Anna Chor and Emma Elliott in the second half with Elliott's offering in the 89th minute corralled by MSU keeper Camielle Day in front of the net to keep the Bears' shutout intact.
 
Gracie English put home Missouri State's (9-1-5, 4-0-3) lone goal in the contest in the 23rd minute to give the Bears the 1-0 lead in the first half. The Bear forward took the pass from Iraia Arrue on a cross into the box that cleared two ISU defenders. Her shot deflected into the right side of the net for her sixth goal of the season for the go-ahead goal.
 
The Sycamores combined for five shots in the contest with Elliott and Chor's attempts the lone on target. Alexa Mackey, Maddie Helling, and Kent also fired shots in the contest.
 
Maddie Alexander finished with eight saves on 19 Missouri State shots in the contest. The Sycamore goalkeeper has 66 saves in 2023 and 232 on her career. She sits three behind Sycamore alum Emily Lahay (235, 4th) for fifth all-time with three matches remaining on the year.
 
English and Ana Paula Fraiz posted three shots apiece in the match, while English, Arrue, and Julia Kristensen posted two shots on goal each. The Bears held the 7-3 edge in corner kicks as well on Thursday afternoon.
 
Day finished with two saves in posting her eighth shutout of the season.
 
Up Next
Indiana State remains at home this weekend as the Sycamores welcome Illinois State to Memorial Stadium on Sunday, October 15. ISU will celebrate Senior Day in a brief ceremony approximately 30 minutes prior to kickoff as the Sycamores recognize Maddie Alexander, Katie Yankey, Carly Hudnall, Carlie Jensen, Isabella Hunter, Audrey Stephens, Kloe Pettigrew, and Sasha Thompson prior to the match against the Redbirds.
 
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