MTSU 2, FIU 1

FIU dropped a hard-fought match to Middle Tennessee, 2-1, Friday night at University Park.

The Golden Panthers were able to outshoot the Blue Raiders, 17-8, and had multiple second half chances but were unable to even the game at two as Middle Tennessee came away with the win.

"Unfortunately, we didn't get a result tonight," said Head Coach Thomas Chestnutt. "We did a lot of good things but our opponents were also good and too the initiative early. We are starting to show what type of team we are capable of becoming."

The Blue Raiders jumped out to the early 1-0 lead on a goal in the 23rd minute by Heather McDonnell (Bedfordshire, England) off of a cross from Shan Jones (Y Felinheli, Wales). Jones then scored what would prove to be the game-winner in the 44th minute when she knocked in a rebound from just outside the six yard box.

FIU would cut the lead in half in the 50th minute when freshman Katrina Rose (Weston, Fla.) curled in a free kick from 40 yards out.

The Golden Panthers will be back in action when they take on WKU, Sunday at 1 p.m. at University Park.