FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- Senior Randi Baker accounted for both Boise State goals as the Broncos claimed a 2-1 win over VMI on Sunday at the Eighth Annual Hilton Garden Inn Mountain Classic, hosted by Northern Arizona.

After falling behind in the 17^th minute on Baker's first goal, the Keydets (2-5) fought back to knot the game at one in the 69^th minute when freshman Olivia Moore converted her fifth goal of the season.  The score came after a long kick downfield from sophomore keeper Heidi Beemer in what is believed to be the first keeper assist in VMI's six-year program history.

“It was a disappointing result, but I thought that our players played well,” said VMI head coach Bryan Williams.  “It was the kind of game that a very strong wind played a large role.  They got it in the first half, and it kept us pinned back for a good portion of the first half.  We dealt with them pretty well, and to be down 1-0 going into the second half with the wind was a good position for us.

“In the second half, they came out and took it to us, but we were able to keep them at bay.  The goal that we scored was off of a punt by Heidi that, with that wind and the bounce, went 70 yards.  Their keeper misread it, and Olivia played it perfect to go right by her for the goal to tie it up.”

Baker and the Broncos (5-3-1) took a 2-1 advantage in the 81^st minute, as Malia Hendrix found Baker on a cross, beating Beemer for the game-winner.

“They made a run at us deep down our right side, and we just didn't defend it well,” said Williams of the game-winner.  “It was a very similar goal to the first one that they scored on us, except this one was on the right instead of the left.  Their player crossed it to a player on the back post, and no one was there for us mark her.  She drove it home under the crossbar, and that was it.”

BSU out-shot VMI by an 18-6 margin for the match, while claiming a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.  Beemer made a season-high eight saves in goal for VMI, while Jennifer Burns made two saves for BSU.

Playing in only the second regular season tournament in the program's history, VMI also made their first-ever trip west of the Mississippi this weekend.  The tournament also provided the Keydets with a pair of first-time opponents.

“This has been a great experience, irregardless of the sickness and altitude issues we've been dealing with,” said Williams.  “I hope that we've learned a lot from this trip.  The competition was very good.  It's a little bit different style of play, which is very helpful for us to see.  We were really in both matches for a majority of the games, we weren't outmatched at any point.  We just made a couple of mistakes on Friday night that killed us, and then the two miscues today that led to their goals.  We used everybody today, which certainly helped us.  The altitude and travel really had an impact on us, but if we come of this tournament stronger, more fit and ready to do what I think that we can do, then it will be a success.”

VMI returns to action on Wednesday afternoon, opening up a five-game homestand at Patchin Field with a showdown against Liberty.  The contest, which will serve as the Big South opener for each side, will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will be featured on a live video broadcast on the Big South Edge at www.BigSouthSports.com.  Fans can sign up to watch the game for a cost of $4.95, while season packages are also available.

Keydet Quick Hits

• Olivia Moore's five goals this season move her into a tie for the second-most goals by a VMI freshman with current teammates Audrey Falconi and A.J. Baker.  The VMI freshman record stands at 13, achieved by Colleen Redmond in 2003.
• Four of VMI's five losses this season have been by one goal.
• VMI is now 1-3 all-time in regular season tournaments.