Kats battle Blue Raiders to 2-2 draw

Sunday, October 4

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

1:00 PM

4-4-4, 0-2-1

Middle Tennessee

8-3-3, 1-1-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Sam Houston	2	0	2
Middle Tenn.	1	1	2

Kats battle Blue Raiders to 2-2 draw

10/4/2026 5:12:00 PM | Soccer

Box Score

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Sam Houston soccer team battled Middle Tennessee to a 2-2 draw Sunday afternoon at Hayes Track and Field Stadium.

The Blue Raiders struck first, but the lead did not last long as Gianna Gomez found the back of the net to knot the match at 1-1.

With the first half winding down, Sara Benton put the Bearkats ahead with a goal assisted by Ellie Morgan, giving Sam Houston a 2-1 advantage heading into halftime.

The Bearkats held onto the lead through much of the second half, but Middle Tennessee found the equalizer with just six minutes remaining to bring the match level at 2-2.

Sam Houston continued to battle in the final minutes, with Siera Herbert recording a shot in the closing seconds that was blocked.

Hannah Stipp delivered a strong performance in goal, recording 13 saves on 15 shots on goal from the Blue Raiders.

Herbert led the Bearkats offensively with six shots and two shots on goal, while Benton added three shots with two on target.

Middle Tennessee finished with a 22-20 advantage in shots, while Sam Houston held a 5-4 edge in corner kicks.

The Bearkats return home for their next Conference USA matchup, hosting New Mexico State on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. at Pritchett Field.