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HATTIESBURG, Miss. Harry Carson Youth Jersey . -- With a record crowd in attendance, the Mississippi State soccer team (4-2-0) handed Southern Miss (3-1-0) its first loss of the season as the Bulldogs won, 1-0, to cap the road weekend with a pair of wins.The deciding score came in the 50th minute on Sunday, as senior Ari Holmes launched a throw in that bounced off a USM player for the own goal.Sunday road games are the toughest ones on your schedule and we came away with a win this afternoon, head coach Aaron Gordon said. We knew Southern Miss would be ready for this game and we told our players to be ready for their best. After Fridays double overtime game we used our depth and it came up big for us. Im very pleased with how weve performed this weekend and this season, we did what we set out to do in non-conference play but were not done yet.Following a double-overtime win against South Alabama on Friday, the Bulldogs were on short rest coming into Sunday. The fresh Golden Eagles on the other hand had Friday off after their game was cancelled with Alcorn State.To begin the contest, MSU shook up the starting XI as junior McKenzie Adams, sophomore Courtney Tompkins and freshman McKenna de Graaf all earned their first starts of the season. The two clubs fought to a scoreless half in the first 45 minutes, as MSU held an 8-2 shot advantage.Five minutes into the second half, the Bulldogs got onto the board as Holmes sent a corner-kick style throw into the box. Her throw in passed over goalkeeper Brittany Taylors hands, as the ball hit the ground and bounced off a USM defenders leg into the goal.On the throw I knew I needed to get it deep in there, so I literally threw it as far as I could. I tried to throw it to California, Holmes said. USMs girls were unprepared and they put it in the back of the net, so I was very happy. I wanted to count it as my goal, but they said I couldntWith the lead in hand, the Bulldogs outlasted the Golden Eagles as the two teams finished the game just as the sun was setting, which was key since the USM Soccer Complex doesnt have lights.Bulldogs Claim Winning Record In Non-Conference Play: The Maroon and White have earned four wins, while only losing twice in non-conference play. Only one win has come at home, while three have been earned the hard way on the road. The Bulldogs turned in an undefeated record in non-conference road play for the first time since 2009 (3-0).Tompkins Earns Clean Sheet: Pivotal in the win was the performance of MSUs defense, led by goalie Tompkins. The sophomore collected six saves as she earned her first start since Oct. 23, 2015 (LSU). The clean sheet was Tompkins second of her career, with her first coming against No. 20 Kentucky last season (3-0).Goal Scoring Rundown: MSU - (50:45) On a throw in from the corner kick area, senior Ari Holmes launched a ball that hit a USM player as it found the back of the net. The own goal was enough to seal the win.Up Next: Following the Sunday game against USM, the Bulldogs will return home as MSU kicks off a three-game homestand that begins with Arkansas on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. CT.Additional Notes: MSUs three non-conference wins on the road are the most since 2009The 4-2-0 mark is the best record to start a season since 2012State is 7-2-2 all-time against Southern Miss after the 1-0 winMSU used 20 players in Fridays game against the JaguarsAri Holmes, Carly Mauldin, Courtney Robicheaux and Courtney Tompkins played the full 90 minutesFreshman Johanna Hamblett is the only freshman to start all six games for MSUSundays crowd of 950 broke the USM Soccer Complex attendance record Michael Strahan Jersey . At a Manhattan federal court hearing, attorney Jordan Siev said his law office has gotten more evidence nearly every day to support its lawsuit accusing MLB and Selig of going on a "witch hunt" to ruin Rodriguezs reputation and career. 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After review, the officials ruled Bobo had control of the ball in his right hand when his right foot came down in the end zone -- but the crowd at Autzen Stadium booed in disagreement.The Buffaloes led from the start and went up 33-17 following Montezs 48-yard TD pass to Devin Ross to open the second half.But Kani Benoit scored on a 3-yard touchdown to pull Oregon (2-2) within 33-31. Troy Dyes interception on Colorados subsequent possession led to Prukups 18-yard go-ahead TD pass to Carrington late in the third quarter.The Buffaloes led 21-7 against Michigan last weekend but also fell behind to lose 45-28. Oregon was coming off a 35-32 loss at Nebraska last weekend.Both teams were without key playmakers.Oregon running back Royce Freeman, who left the game against the Huskers after five carries with a leg injury, watched from sidelines although he warmed up in pads with the team. Kani Benoit made his first career start in Freemans place.The Buffaloes didnt have senior quarterback Sefo Liufau, who left the game at the Big House with an ankle injury after throwing for 246 yards and three touchdowns.THE TAKEAWAYColorado: The Buffaloes showed surprising toughness on defense despite missing one of their top defensive players, linebacker Derek McCartney, who tore his right ACL and is out for the seeason. Michael Strahan Womens Jersey. They also were resilient on offense in the absence of Liufau. Ross finished with seven catches for 153 yards.Afterward Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre had tears in his eyes as he embraced his son, receiver Jay MacIntyre.Oregon: It was anticipated that the Ducks would come out with zeal following the disappointing loss to the Huskers but they sputtered from the start, allowing Colorado to jump out to an early 22-7 lead in the opening half. The Ducks appeared to gain some momentum when Danny Mattingly ran 29 yards on a fake punt and Oregon went on to score on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Prukop to Carrington but still struggled against the Buffaloes.ABOUT THOSE TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS: After Colorado took a 10-0 lead early, Taj Griffin scored on a 1-yard run for Oregon. The Ducks looked as though they were lining up for a two-point conversion, drawing strident boos from the crowd at Autzen. But Aidan Schneider ran out to kick the PAT.Last weekend against Nebraska the Ducks went for the two-point conversion five times, and were successful just once. The tactic was questioned in the aftermath of the loss.UP NEXTColorado: After two straight on the road, the Buffaloes return home to host Oregon State. The Beavers (1-2) hold a 5-3 advantage in the all-time series, but Colorado won the last one, 17-13. Oregon State fell 38-24 at home to Boise State earlier Saturday.Oregon: The Ducks head north for a game against Washington State in Pullman. The Cougars (1-2) have a bye this weekend. While Oregon has a 47-34-6 advantage in the all-time series, Washington State pulled off an 45-38 upset in double overtime last year in Eugene. ' ' '