BOONE, N.C. - App State women's soccer fell to Texas State, in a 1-0 deficit, on Sunday afternoon at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. 

The Mountaineers drop 4-8-1 overall and 0-6-0 in conference play, while Texas State moves 7-6-1 on the season and 4-4-0 in the league. 

Both defenses held strong for the majority of the contest, keeping the match scoreless through the first half. 

After the halftime break, the Mountaineers came out fighting after three back-to-back shots in the 70th minute of the contest. Breckyn Monteith caught the rebound off a shot by Olivia Cohen, who struck early, hitting the sidebar. Hayley Boyles entered the action, but the shot was saved by the Bobcat's keeper.

A penalty kick in the 81st minute was the difference for the visiting Bobcats, who took the 1-0 lead. 

"There were a lot of people involved in today's game. As far as the box score, we did a great job, as far as winning balls and shots on goal. We just have to finish the game and put the ball away," said head coach Sarah Strickland.

The Mountaineers outshot the Bobcats 11 to eight, with seven shots being on goal. Breckyn Monteith led the way with three shots, and two being on goal. 

App State hits the road for the next match against ULM on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Monroe, La.