CLINTON, Miss. — Jaylen Bodry scored twice in the first half, but Mississippi Christian settled for a 2-2 draw with Union (Tenn.) on Saturday at Robert P. Longabaugh Field.
The Choctaws (3-1-1, 0-0-1 Gulf South Conference) led 2-1 at halftime and outshot Union 17-8 for the match, including a 9-3 advantage in the second half. Bodry opened the scoring with a penalty kick at 14:39, then added her second goal at 20:44 to give Mississippi Christian a 2-0 lead.
Union responded with a penalty kick from Rebekah Jackson at 23:34, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Despite Union earning three corner kicks in the first half, Mississippi Christian maintained the lead at halftime. The hosts continued to create scoring chances after the break, with corner kicks at 46:50 and 49:40, and shots from Bodry, Paula Catalan, and Lillie McCutchen during the early second half.
Kerri O’Hara put a shot on goal in the 63rd minute, while Brinnslee Picard forced a save in the 69th. McCutchen added another attempt in the 73rd minute as Mississippi Christian pressed for a third goal.
Union equalized in the 83rd minute when Jackson scored off an assist from Ebba Detulleo, tying the game at 2-2. Both teams had chances to score late, with Abby Badurak hitting the top of the woodwork at 85:37 and O’Hara forcing a save less than a minute later, but neither team found the winning goal.
Bodry led Mississippi Christian with four shots, including two on goal, and converted her penalty kick. Badurak also contributed three shots, one on goal, while McCutchen totaled three attempts. Brynn Hedberg played all 90 minutes in goal, making two saves.
The team returns to action Wednesday, hosting Valdosta State at 1 p.m. at Robert P. Longabaugh Field.
