The Lady Toppers traveled to El Paso, Texas to face the UTEP Miners Saturday night, where they were unable to find the back of the net, falling 1-0.
The game was a grudge match. A stalemate, with the lone goal by UTEP in the 33rd minute. WKU outshot UTEP 9-7 and 3-2 in shots on goal, but the UTEP defense racked up more saves.
The Hilltoppers only managed one save in the game. Despite a valiant effort in the second half, WKU was unable to force a tie, with the Miner’s defense limiting the Hilltoppers opportunities.
This game ends WKU’s unbeaten streak and it marks the first time they’ve been shut out in exactly a month. This is the team’s first loss in conference play. The Lady Toppers are 1-1-2 in conference play, placing them sixth in C-USA play.
Conference play will continue as the Lady Toppers return to Bowling Green to host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Thursday at 7 p.m. LA Tech won the last meeting between the two, but they have never won in Bowling Green.
Sports Reporter Michael Givner Jr. can be reached at [email protected].
