MEMPHIS - West Alabama scored just nine seconds after the opening whistle, and held on for a 1-0 win over the Christian Brothers University women's soccer team, on Friday, at Signaigo Field.
RECORDS
UWA 1 (5-2-1 | 3-1 GSC)
CBU 0 (6-4 | 4-2 GSC)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
1' | Dana Cruz took advantage of a CBU defensive miscue, and chipped the ball over the approaching
Riley Chafin to score what proved to be the lone goal of the contest.
HALF | The Lady Bucs trailed 1-0 at intermission. Both teams finished a defensive led first half with just three shots.
76' | After CBU recorded five shots in the next 30 minutes, the visitors were awarded a penalty kick, but Chafin was up to the challenge. The All-Gulf South Conference goalkeeper kept the Lady Bucs in the match saving the penalty, and the ensuing follow-up.
FINAL | The Lady Bucs recorded four shots the rest of the way, but were unable to score on UWA goalkeeper Tabitha Weldon.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- The Lady Bucs held West Alabama to just three shots, in the final 30 minutes.
- West Alabama have won three straight vs. CBU, earning shutouts in all three contests.
- Chafin has allowed just one goal in the last four matches.
- CBU had a 12-7 advantage in shots.
- Both goalkeepers finished with four saves.
UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Sunday, Oct. 10, when they host GSC foe Alabama Huntsville. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM.
