Sept. 28, 2003

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Marquette women's soccer (5-5-1, 2-2 C-USA) team returned to winnings ways on Sunday as it defeated Memphis (1-6-3, 0-1-3 C-USA), 1-0 in Memphis.

The Golden Eagles (5-4-1, 2-2-0 C-USA) scored the lone goal of the match on a goal by freshman forward Beth McGill in the 29th minute. Marquette only had two shots on goal in the first half, but McGill made one of those count as she sent a shot past Memphis goalkeeper Kari Rawe after controlling a cross from reserve Carolyn Klopp. Neither team had many chances to score in the opening 45 minutes as the Golden Eagles had just four shots while the visitors only surrendered three to the Lady Tigers.

"I'm proud of the team today," head coach Markus Roeders said. "We had a great effort from the team today. We've had to battle some adversity with two losses this week and with our third game in five days,"

Memphis had its best chance to score when a counter attacked followed a Marquette corner kick, but Memphis sophomore Nicky McLeod's breakaway chance sailed just wide right of the post just 10 minutes after the break. The Golden Eagles outshot Memphis 10-7 for the match. Each team had a pair of corner kicks.

"They had a couple of good chances in the second half that could have tied the game," Roeders added. "A win on the road in this league is hard to come by. We'll definitely take it and move forward."

The Golden Eagles return to action on Saturday, Oct. 5 when they take on 10th ranked California at 7 p.m. at Valley Fields.