Sunday, October 5
Huntsville
1:00 PM
5-4-2, 2-1-1
0
vs
1
WKU
6-4-2, 3-0-1
1
2
F
WKU
0
1
1
Sam Houston
0
0
0
Hilltoppers late goal stun the Kats
10/5/2025 4:15:00 PM | Soccer
HUNTSVILLE — Western Kentucky scored a goal in the last 10 seconds of the match to knock off Sam Houston 1-0 at Pritchett field on Sunday.
The Bearkats (5-4-1) took their first lost in Conference USA play, moving to 2-1-1. Sam Houston was undefeated in conference play headed into Sunday's match.
It was a defensive battle until WKU broke through in the 89th minute. The Hilltoppers' MacKenzie Howard tapped in a goal off a deflection, pushing it past Katie Bahn, who had three saves on the day.
Sam Houston fought hard in having seven shots on goal but couldn't get past WKU. Indigo Sims had a solid chance in the final minutes to score, but the shot was saved by the Hilltoppers.
The Bearkats will host their final home match against UTEP on Saturday at 7 p.m.
The Bearkats (5-4-1) took their first lost in Conference USA play, moving to 2-1-1. Sam Houston was undefeated in conference play headed into Sunday's match.
It was a defensive battle until WKU broke through in the 89th minute. The Hilltoppers' MacKenzie Howard tapped in a goal off a deflection, pushing it past Katie Bahn, who had three saves on the day.
Sam Houston fought hard in having seven shots on goal but couldn't get past WKU. Indigo Sims had a solid chance in the final minutes to score, but the shot was saved by the Hilltoppers.
The Bearkats will host their final home match against UTEP on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Team Stats
WKU
SHSU
Goals
1
0
Shots
11
16
Shots on Goal
4
7
Saves
6
3
Corners
9
3
Fouls
6
9
Scoring Plays
MacKenzie Howard (1)
Assisted By: Makenna Egan , Ansley Rice
Howard with an open net for the toe punch
89:51
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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