MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University women's soccer team scored two goals in less than seven minutes to help it earn a 2-1 victory over West Alabama, on Sunday afternoon, at Signaigo Field.
The Tigers led the match 1-0 after 75 minutes, before the late heroics from CBU. The result also ended a four-match losing streak against UWA.
FINAL SCORE:
CBU 2 (4-5-3, 2-4-1, GSC)
UWA 1 (4-5-2, 4-3-1, GSC)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
42' | The Tigers struck just before halftime when Sierra O'Grady slotted home a cross from Summer Fox.
HALF | Both teams finished the opening half with four shots.
77' | CBU found an equalizer in the 77th minute when
Alice Legnedahl curled home a long-range shot past the over the UWA goalkeeper.
84' | Less than one minute after CBU goalkeeper
Chloe Hillyer made a save to keep the score tied, the Lady Bucs scored what proved to be the game-winner when a corner kick from
Mya Gargone found
Flavia Iorio, who headed it past the keeper.
90' | CBU held the Tigers to just one shot the remainder of the match.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- The Tigers finished with an 11-8 edge in shots, but CBU had a 5-4 edge in shots on target.
- Iorio has now scored in three straight matches. Her five goals lead CBU.
- The goal for Legnedahl was the second of her collegiate career.
- The physical contest featured 28 fouls and six cards.
UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Friday, Oct. 13, as they travel to West Florida. Kickoff time has yet to be officially determined.