Oct. 3, 1998

CLEMSON, S.C. – The University of Kentucky women’s soccer team lost a close match to Clemson, 3-2, on Saturday.

Clemson (7-3) scored three goals in the first half before Kentucky answered. UK’s Deanna Stayton opened the scoring for the Wildcats (3-5-2, 2-2 Southeastern Conference). Stayton’s goal in the 49th minute brought the Cats within two. All-SEC candidate Carrie Staber scored again for UK four minutes later. But the Cats failed to score again, giving the Tigers a 3-2 victory.

Kentucky next sees action on Friday, Oct. 9, as the Wildcats host Cincinnati.

Clemson 3, Kentucky 2 1 2 FKentucky 0 2 2Clemson 3 0 3

Goals: Clemson:Sara Burkett (Beth Keller, Sheri Beuter assist), 18:11;Nancy Augustyniak (Alison Burpee assist), 27:32; Beth Keller(Burkett assist), 41:37; UK:Deanna Stayton (Suzie Ledzianowski assist),49:12; Carrie Staber (Jen Reese assist), 53:40Shots: UK 5, Clemson 13Corner Kicks: UK 5, Clemson 4Saves: UK 2, Clemson 1Fouls: UK 10, Clemson 8