[Murray State Athletics Photo]
Lilly Strader’s first multi-goal game of her career led Murray State to a 3-1 win over Southeast Missouri and clinched the regular season Ohio Valley Conference title.
After falling behind 1-0, Rebecca Kubin scored the equalizer in the 26th minute for the Racers.
Strader then scored goals in the 49th and 88th minute on perfectly placed shots.
“We’ve been behind a lot this season, but we’ve had full faith and trust in our team to claw our way back in the game. We knew it was never going to be a one-nil game. Kubin came up big to equalize, and then the two goals from Lilly Strader were just fantastic. I think it’s the best we’ve knocked the ball around all season,” said MSU head coach Matt Lodge.
For the Racers, the OVC title is their fifth regular-season crown and first since 2017. Clinching the No. 1 seed with one match left to play, the Racers also earned the right to host this year’s OVC Tournament which will take place on April 15-17.
Watch both of Strader’s goals below.
— Murray State Soccer (@RacerSoccer) April 4, 2021
