Sept. 28, 2003

Memphis, Tenn.-- - The University of Memphis women's soccer team sufferred its third-straight one goal loss in Conference USA play as Marquette defeated the Lady Tigers 1-0 Sunday at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex. The Golden Eagles (5-4-1, 2-2-0 C-USA) scored the lone goal of the match on a goal by forward Beth McGill in the 29th minute.

Marquette only had two shots on goal in the first half, but McGill made one of those count as she sent a shot past Memphis goalkeeper Kari Rawe after controlling a cross from reserve Carolyn Klopp. Neither team had many chances to score in the opening 45 minutes as the Golden Eagles had just four shots while the visitors only surrendered three to the Lady Tigers.

"This is another tough loss because we could have easily came out in the win column if we finish our chances," Memphis head coach Brooks Monaghan said. "We have the weekend off and I think that will be good because we need to correct some mistakes and get some victories in the second half of the season."

The Lady Tigers (1-6-3, 0-3-1 C-USA) had their best chance to score when they counter-attacked following a Marquette corner kick, but sophomore Nicky McLeod's breakaway chance sailed just wide right of the post just 10 minutes after the break. The Golden Eagles outshot Memphis 10-7 for the match. Each team had a pair of corner kicks.

Memphis has the remainder of the week off before returning to action next Wednesday in a non-conference match against UT-Martin slated for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Echles Field on the U of M campus.