The UTM soccer team lost to the Memphis Lady Tigers, 2-1, in its home opener Sept. 8 for the 2004 season, bringing its record to 1-3-1.

In a physical first half, the teams were even until Beth Keating scored to give the Lady Tigers a 1-0 lead. Carla Scanniello assisted on the goal.

Both goalies were kept busy throughout the game. Memphis finished with 16 shots while UTM attempted 12 shots. Skyhawk goalie Megan Dempsey collected six saves in the game.

Memphis’ second goal came in the final minute of the first half to extend the lead to 2-0.

The second half saw aggressive play on both ends of the field. The Skyhawks were able to control the ball more, resulting in better scoring opportunities. With fewer than 25 minutes to go, sophomore midfielder Kindal Keim scored her second goal of the season on an assist from senior Rachel Callahan.

The loss to Memphis put the Skyhawks’ record at 1-3-1 going into the Skyhawk invitational.