MARIETTA, Ga. – Life University (4-8, 1-3 MSC) fell 4-1 to Campbellsville (4-9-1, 2-1-1) on Saturday.
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"This was some of the best soccer this team has played in a very long time," Head Coach
Sam Clark said. "The game took a shameful turn when the referees gave a questionable penalty kick, which then influenced how the team made their decisions when it came to defending. We still created chances, and still played through it. I am very proud of the team tonight."
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Junior
Josie Davis scored the lone goal for the Running Eagles on a pass from junior
Katelynn Harbeke. Life U outshot Campbellsville 16-14, but only had nine shots on goal compared to the Tigers' 10.
Julia Bernhardt took the loss in the goal allowing three goals with four saves.
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The Running Eagles got things started early with Davis finding the back of the net at 12' taking a early 1-0 lead. The Tigers would answer quickly with the equalizer at 13' and sent the game to the half tied 1-1.
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Campbellsville got their offense rolling in the second half. The took lead on a goal at 54'. They would add another a short time later at 59', taking a 3-1 lead. The Tigers sealed the 4-1 win with a final goal at 84'.
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The Running Eagles are back in action on Oct. 17 as they welcome Lindsey Wilson.
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