The ISU women's soccer team defeated Murray State University Friday at Cutchin Field in Kentucky. This game marked the first shutout of the season as the Sycamores defeated the Racers 2-0.

 The Sycamores entered the contest following a victory in overtime over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

 Murray State and ISU had previously met five times (2-2-1).

 The Racers attacked early, and ISU senior goalkeeper Emily Lahay saved and blocked many attempts.

 In the 14th minute, freshman midfielder Natalie Vaught scored the first goal of the game.

 "We basically put a challenge to the girls to get on the board early," Indiana State women's soccer coach Erika True said.

 Three minutes later, Sycamores scored the second goal of the game. Following a shot in the box from Vaught, senior midfielder Seyma Erenli sent the ball into the back of the net on a rebound. Vaught and Erenli scored in the previous two matches.

 In the first half,  ISU outscored Murray State 7-5 on shots, 3-2 with shots and goal.

 The Sycamores were on the defensive in the second half as the Racers controlled possession early on in the half.  

 "We made new adjustments to our backline today, and they handled the adversity and the challenge very well. I'm proud of them."

MSU moved the ball down the field and had opportunities, but shots either went wide or saved by Lahay in goal.  The Sycamores offense had attempts as well in the second half to widen the score.  

 "The team continues to move in the right direction. As the season progresses they are continuing to learn and develop."

 Next for ISU is a road stretch consisting of three games in five days versus Purdue, Ohio and Miami of Ohio.