Story by MTN reporter Ian Wolfe
November 9, 2024
Photo by MTSU Athletics
Murfreesboro, Tenn.- MTSU ends the soccer season with loss to Florida
International in the semi-final of the Conference-USA tournament.
The Blue Raiders finished the season with an improvement from last year, clinching a seed in the conference tournament for the first time since 2021.
There was more experience in the team this year, showing a noticeable difference from the season prior. Aston Rhoden’s team showed much more patience and skill in possession.
With MTSU squeezing passed Sam Houston in penalties, the Blue Raiders came into the semi-finals with some confidence.
FIU was the top seed in the conference, giving MTSU a clear challenge in the semi-final, hoping to pull an upset. Ultimately, MTSU could not overcome the 2-0 loss to the conference regular season champions.
FIU will face defending conference tournament champions, Liberty.
MTSU will return 26 of their 30 players, bringing back a majority the team
including top scorer Manon Lebargy.
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