MURRAY, Ky. – A pair of freshmen notched goals for the Morehead State soccer team in a 2-1 overtime victory at Murray State on Sunday afternoon.

Kimberly Golden and Teig Palmateer led MSU with a goal each, while sophomore Elizabeth McSparin was credited with the only Eagle assist. Freshman goalkeeper Elizabeth Floyd finished with six saves in the win.

Seniors Sam Toepfer and Alyssa Nacke each registered a shot in their final match at MSU.

The Eagles and the Racers put up five shots each in the first half. Murray State did hold the narrow edge in shots on goal, 4-3.

The second half was a different story for MSU as it jumped out to an early lead off the Golden goal in the 53rd minute. Golden got on the end of a corner kick from McSparin and put away her third goal of 2012.

It appeared the Eagles had the victory wrapped up as they held the Racers scoreless for the next 36 minutes. However, senior Jenelle Cunningham had different plans as she scored the late equalizer for the Racers to take the match to extra time.

The Eagles headed into overtime for the third time in the past four games, but ended this one on a much different note. Palmateer placed a perfect free kick over the head of the Murray State goalkeeper and into the upper corner for her first collegiate goal and the win.

The teams finished dead even in shots (12) and shots on goal (7), while MSU held the 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.

“I am really proud of this team,” Head Coach Warren Lipka said. “They played this game for pure pride and character and got a result. This team has a great future in front of them.”

The Eagles finish the 2012 season with a 2-12-4 overall record and 2-5-3 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play.

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