Baker's Brace Lifts Soccer to First Victory of Season Sunday

Sunday, October 5

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

2:00 P.M.

Southeast Missouri State University

1-11-1, 1-2-1

UT Martin

1-6-6, 1-2-1

Team	1	2	Final F
UT Martin	1	0	1
Southeast Mo. St.	0	2	2

Photo by: Bill Barrett

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. —Southeast Mo. St. (1-11-1, 1-2-1) secured a 2-1 victory over UT Martin (1-6-6, 1-2-1) at Houck Stadium, with both goals coming in the second half. The victory on Sunday marked the first NCAA Division I career victory for the Redhawks' Head Coach, John Klein.

First Half
- UT Martin took an early lead with a goal by Peyton Cook, assisted by Unni Wolf, just 1:19 into the match.
- Madison Geisler made a crucial save for the Redhawks at 2:56, denying Ava Huntrods' attempt from the bottom center.
- Macie Hockett's shot was saved by UT Martin's Mac Titus at 3:51, maintaining the visitor's lead.
- The Redhawks earned a corner kick at 10:32, but the score held at 1-0 in favor of the Skyhawks.

Second Half
- Southeast pressed relentlessly early with multiple corner kicks, including three between the 55th and 59th minutes.
- Geisler made crucial saves at the 60th and 72nd minutes to maintain the scoreline.
- The Redhawks leveled the match at 1-1 with a goal by Emily Baker in the 79th minute.
- Baker netted the decisive penalty kick in the 89th minute to secure a 2-1 victory for Southeast.

SEMO Top Performers
Emily Baker
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- two goals
- two shots on goal
- one game-winning goal

Madison Geisler
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- four saves
- one goal against

Justi Nelson
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- five shots
- two shots on goal

Game Notes:
- Head Coach John Klein picked up his first NCAA Division I career victory versus UT Martin.

The next challenge for Southeast arrives on October 9 as they travel to Macomb, Illinois, to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks. The match is set for a 4 p.m. kickoff.