MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Freshman forward Erin Simmons scored a pair of goals to give the Marshall soccer team a 2-0 victory over Morehead State at Jayne Stadium on Friday evening.

The win improved the Thundering Herd to 3-3-0 on the season, while the Eagles fell to 0-5-1.

Sophomore Holly Tilley led MSU with three shots on goal, while freshman goalkeeper Elizabeth Floyd collected five saves.

Marshall picked up its first goal in the 40th minute off a shot from 10 yards and finished the scoring with a penalty kick in the 70th minute.

The Eagles are back in action on Sunday when they travel to Xavier. Kick-off is slated for 4 p.m. ET. Follow live stats and live video at www.GoXavier.com.
 

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