STATESBORO, Ga. – The Georgia Southern women's soccer team (5-9-1, 2-6-0 Sun Belt) fell to Appalachian State (7-7-2, 2-4-2 Sun Belt) at home on Sunday, 3-2. Before their final home game on Eagle Field, eight Georgia Southern seniors were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the women's soccer program. The Eagles that were celebrated during Senior Day this afternoon included Rachel Hoekstra, Melinda Lukas, Jennifer Wittick, Taylor Burns, Maggie Howard, Margaret Corry, Nicole Naclerio, and Emily Flinn. 

Appalachian State took the lead early, goals by Jane Cline and Sharon Osterbind sent the Mountaineers into halftime with a 2-0 lead. In the 53rd minute Appalachian State's Jenn Bass scored her first of the season to extend the lead over Georgia Southern, 3-0. The Eagles then gained momentum and rallied throughout the remainder of the second half. The final thirty minutes of the contest were highlighted by outstanding goals by senior forward Rachel Hoekstra and junior forward Sarah Price. The Eagles were able to cut the Mountaineers lead to only one goal, but the late-game push wasn't enough to lift GS to a win. The Georgia Southern Eagles will hit the road next weekend to wrap up regular season play against Little Rock and Arkansas State. 
 
MATCH FACTS
Appalachian State (7-7-2) - 3
Georgia Southern (5-9-1) - 2
 
SCORING
25' - APP - Jane Cline shoots past the GS goalkeeper to put the Mountaineers on the board and score her eighth goal of the season.
29' - APP - Sharon Osterbind heads in a corner kick to extend Appalachian State's lead. 
53' - APP - Jenn Bass shoots a ball that was crossed from Erin Settle over the GS goalkeeper to put the Mountaineers up 3-0. 
67' - GS - Rachel Hoekstra scores her third goal of the season from 18 yards out to put the Eagles on the board.
77' - GS - Nicole Aussin kicks a cross to Sarah Price, who beat the defenders and scores her sixth goal of the season into the top right of the goal.

NOTES
- Freshman goalkeeper Lauren Karinshak (5-6-1) got the start between the pipes for the Eagles and recorded three saves. Senior goalkeeper Emily Flinn (0-3-0) came in after the first half and finished out the game, recording a save. 
- Junior forward Sarah Price scored her sixth goal of the season in the 77th minute of the contest. Price leads the Eagles in both goals (6) and points (14). 
- Senior forward Rachel Hoekstra scored her third goal of the season in today's match. She is now tied for second on the team in goals (3). 
- The Eagles finish up Sun Belt play on the road next weekend against Little Rock (10/21) and Arkansas State (10/23). 

NEXT UP
The Georgia Southern Eagles will travel to face Little Rock at 7 p.m. on Friday night, and then to Arkansas State on at 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon.  
 
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