The UTM soccer team was unable to pull itself out of the losing streak that has plagued the team in the past three Ohio Valley Conference matches.

UTM lost to OVC opponent Murray State 3-1 in Saturday’s contest. This was the Skyhawks’ fourth conference loss.

Skyhawk freshman Katie Behrens scored her third goal of the season for the game’s first goal of the day. Junior Lindsey Tilk assisted her in the play.

The Racers came back to tie the game only a minute later as Kara Carlile booted in the team’s first goal with only four minutes on the clock.

Murray continued this effort, scoring two more goals before the break.

The Skyhawks could not find the net a second time, missing several chances for goals in the second half. Neither team scored again for the rest of the game.

Shots were even throughout the game as the Skyhawks finished with 14 shots, just one shy of the Racers’ 15.

Skyhawk goalkeeper Megan Dempsey picked up five saves and Murray State keeper Annie Fortier saved six.

UTM is now 0-4 in the OVC and 2-8-2 in the regular season. Murray continues its winning trend in conference play with a 3-1 record and 6-7 in regular season action.

UTM soccer will be on the road this weekend as it travels to Southeast Missouri on Friday, Oct. 15, and Eastern Illinois Sunday, Oct. 17. Game time at SEMO is set for 7 p.m. and game time is set for 1 p.m. at Eastern Illinois.