Murray State upsets Indiana State in MVC Tournament quarterfinals

Murray State advanced to the Missouri Valley Conference Soccer Championship semifinals after a 1-0 victory over Indiana State at Memorial Stadium. Despite being heavily outshot 14-2, the fifth-seeded Racers secured the win through a single goal and a standout defensive performance.

Addison Howell scored the decisive goal in the 33rd minute following an assist from Reagan Tate. Murray State goalkeeper Isa De Santos Gomez recorded eight saves to maintain a clean sheet, marking her first shutout of the season and third of her career.

Indiana State, the No. 4 seed, controlled much of the match with nine shots and seven corner kicks, but was unable to convert their offensive pressure into goals. The loss concludes the Sycamores' 2026 season, which ended with an 8-4-7 overall record.