MOREHEAD, Ky. – Morehead State Eagles keeper Allie Lammers recorded a career high in saves (nine), but the Eagles ultimately fell to Eastern Kentucky at EKU Soccer Field on Thursday with a final score of 1-0.

"I'm disappointed," Head Coach Paul Cox opened with. "I'm struggling to find the positive's for this one. "I didn't recognize our team in the first half and that ultimately falls on me and is something we will address and fix." 

The Eagles kicked off today on the defensive side for a major part of the first half. The Colonels controlled the ball for 60% of the first half, forcing the ball into the MSU's defensive side of the field for 64% of the time.

The Colonels would find the back of the net quickly, capitalizing on an Eagle turnover as Avery May delivered a great setup pass to Lauren Link, who found herself with a wide-open shot and slipped it past Lammers, putting EKU up 1-0.

Not long after, sophomore Faith Peper came charging up the field before being challenged by EKU goalkeeper Jordan LeVasseur. Peper's shot sailed just wide right, narrowly missing one of MSU's best opportunities of the contest.

Eastern Kentucky fired 17 shots in the first half, eight on target, and rolled into halftime with a 1-0 lead.

The second half was very similar, however the Eagles limited Eastern Kentucky to just eight shots in the second half, compared to their four.

Eastern Kentucky would hold on to win 1-0 following a 25-shot, 10-on-goal performance from the Colonels. Morehead State finished with seven shots, including two on goal, both of which were saved by LeVasseur.

Allie Lammers was a bright spot for the Eagles. Lammers recorded nine saves on the contest, posting a new career high.

"Allie Lammers was massive for us today," Cox said. "She made some great saves from last week to this week, she's been a complete 180. I'm really happy for Allie and her performance, I think she showed tonight why she's such a great keeper."

Lammers' nine saves was the most by an Eagle since Claire Cress did it in the season opener against Marshall last season. 

Eastern Kentucky also led in corner kicks, topping the Eagles 6-1.

Morehead State falls to 2-3 on the season, while Eastern Kentucky won its 16th straight home game, improving to 3-1.

The Eagles will be back in action on Sunday when they welcome the Northern Kentucky Norse to their home pitch. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. ET. at MSU Soccer Field.