Bisons Battle to a 0-0 Draw at MTSU

Sunday, August 30

Murfreesboro, TN

6pm

Lipscomb University

2-1-2, 0-0-0

Middle Tennessee

4-0-2, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Lipscomb	0	0	0
Middle Tenn.	0	0	0

Bisons Battle to a 0-0 Draw at MTSU

8/30/2026 8:14:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Lipscomb Bisons (2-1-2) battled to a scoreless draw against Middle Tennessee State University (4-0-2) on Sunday at the Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. Lipscomb's goalkeeper, Sunnie Woodard, recorded seven saves, contributing to the clean sheet in the defensive standoff.

First Half
- At 7:47, Sunnie Woodard made a crucial save against a bottom-right shot by Hannah Murphy, maintaining the scoreless tie.
- Lipscomb's Tatum Ahlemeyer forced a save from Ella Sellers at 12:09 with a shot aimed at the bottom center.
- Hannah Murphy's persistent attack for Middle Tenn. continued with a bottom-center shot saved by Sundnie Woodard at 17:06.
- Olivia Strong's attempt at the bottom center was saved by Ella Sellers at 40:48, keeping the score level at 0-0 heading into the break.

Second Half
- Annalise Cannada's early attempt at 45:23 was denied by Ella Sellers, marking the first significant action of the half.
- MTSU's Ania Denham pressured with a shot at 51:06, but Sundell Woodard kept it scoreless with a save.
- Chloe Iliff committed two fouls at 59:03 and 61:13, disrupting MTSU's momentum in midfield.
- Colby Cook missed a late chance at 79:37, sending the shot over the top, as the game ended in a 0–0 draw.

Woodard recorded seven saves and maintained a shutout in the match, contributing significantly to the team's defensive efforts. Annalise Cannada was active offensively, managing three shots with two on target. Tatum Ahlemeyer contributed with one shot on goal, while Olivia Strong added two shots, one of which was on target.

The Bisons hold a record of 2-1-2. Middle Tenn. stands at 4-0-2 overall this season.

UP NEXT

Looking ahead, Lipscomb will face Tennessee Tech University on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. CT. The match will take place at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex in Nashville, Tennessee.