ITTA BENA, Miss. - Mississippi Valley State soccer led throughout the first 60 minutes of action but gave up three late goals within 15 minutes as UAPB came from behind for a 3-2 conference victory on Sunday.

Goals

• 18' - MVSU - Kretteis (3)
• 44' - MVSU - Lindo (2) from McCool
• 61' - UAPB - Gabel from Sanders
• 79' - UAPB - Wright
• 84' - UAPB - Wright

Inside the Numbers

• MVSU led the attack in the first period with a 10-6 advantage on shots.
• The momentum shifted towards UAPB in the second period as MVSU was held to just three shots while the Lions fired nine.
• Freshman Beatriz Kretteis had four shots on goal for the Devilettes.
• Freshman Shay McCool followed with three shots including two on goal and an assist.
• Junior Kristien Lindo had two shots on goal and finished with two points.
• Sophomore goalkeeper Mckenzie McCarthy finished with ten saves.

How It Happened

• MVSU took an early lead in the 18th minute on a Lindo attempt at the net and then Kretteis fired the putback for a quick score.
• In the 44th minute, McCool's corner kick found Lindo amongst the UAPB defenders. Lindo used her height connecting on a header ultimately finding the back of the net for a 2-0 MVSU lead.
• UAPB were the aggressors in the second period scoring three goals in 15 minutes.
• Kaylie Gabel scored their first goal in the 61st while Sarah Wright recorded back-to-back goals in the 79th and 84th minutes for the UAPB win.

News & Notes

• MVSU posted a team season-high nine shots on goal.
• Kretteis had a season-high four shots on goal.
• McCool leads the Devilettes with three assists this season.
• MVSU falls 1-8-1 overall with a 0-4 conference mark.
• With the loss to UAPB, MVSU has dropped seven consecutive matches.
• At home, MVSU is 1-3 and their next two matches are at home against SWAC opponents.

Up Next

• The Devilettes play their third consecutive home game on Friday, Oct. 11 hosting the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at 6 p.m.