CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.- West Georgia (0-12-3, 0-7-1 UAC) battled Austin Peay (2-13-2, 1-6-1 UAC) to a scoreless draw Sunday afternoon at Morgan Bros. Field, as goalkeeper
Emily Sanabria recorded 11 saves to help the Wolves secure their third tie of the season.
UWG recorded five shots in the opening half, including attempts from Katherine Hagans and Kaialani Wise, while Taylor Richardson added two shots. Richardson recorded the Wolves' lone shot on goal in the first half as West Georgia entered the break tied 0-0 with the Governors.
Austin Peay attempted four shots in the opening 45 minutes, with Sadie Yapp and Abby Mathews each forcing Sanabria to make a save. Sanabria kept the Governors off the scoreboard to help UWG maintain the deadlock at halftime.
Richardson recorded another shot on goal in the second half, accounting for both of UWG's shots on target in the match. Austin Peay increased its offensive pressure after halftime, recording 17 shots in the second period, including nine saves forced from Sanabria.
The Governors finished with 21 shots and 11 shots on goal, while the Wolves recorded seven shots and two shots on goal. Despite Austin Peay's offensive pressure, Sanabria and the UWG defense held firm to preserve the 0-0 draw and earn their first shutout of the season.
West Georgia earned its third tie of the season after previously playing to draws against Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State. UWG returns to the City of Dreams for their final home match of the season against EKU on Thursday, October 29 with kickoff set for 6 p.m.
