MEMPHIS - Auburn Montgomery scored with just under four minutes remaining to defeat the Christian Brothers University women's soccer team 3-2, on Friday evening, at Signaigo Field.
FINAL SCORE:
AUM 3 (4-10-1, 3-6-1, GSC)
CBU 2 (5-7-3, 3-6-1, GSC)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
12' | CBU took the early lead when
Yannell Loza curled in a long-range strike, from 25 yards out, to beat the AUM goalkeeper.
36' | AUM tied the score when Avery Moody took a pass from the top of the box and slid a shot past a diving
Chloe Hillyer.
HALF | CBU finished the opening half with a 6-2 advantage in shots.
61' | The Warhawks took the lead when a long-range free kick from Maggie Flanagan hit off the back of Anila Mantello and found its way into the goal.
62' | CBU responded just over a minute later when
Alice Legnedahl headed home a rebound, after a shot from
Erika Pay hit the crossbar.
87' | The visitors scored what proved to be the game-winner when Lauren Akemon made a run to the back post and finished a cross from Moody.
90' | CBU had a chance in the dying moments when Legnedahl had a shot hit off the post.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- The goal for Loza is the first of her CBU career.
- Legnedahl has scored in three of the last four matches.
- CBU finished with a 16-9 advantage in shots, but the visitors had a 5-3 edge in shots on target.
- Pay is now second on the team with two assists.
UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Sunday, Oct. 22, when they will host Montevallo for Senior Day. Kickoff is set for 1 PM.