EMORY, Va. - The Emory & Henry University Women's Soccer Team (3-2-1) battled for 90 minutes against Carolina University (2-5-3) in the driving rain Wednesday night, but neither team could find the back of the net. The Wasps outshot the Bruins by a 22-8 margin, but had to settle for a 0-0 tie.
The Basics
FINAL SCORE – Emory & Henry 0, Carolina 0
LOCATION – Emory, Virginia
VENUE – Fred Selfe Stadium
RECORDS – Emory & Henry (3-2-1, 1-1 SAC); Carolina (2-5-3)
How It Happened
- The Wasps began the match on the front foot, creating a pair of scoring chances in the opening seven minutes of play. Sophomore midfielder Charlotte Stavis (Charlotte, N.C.) had an opportunity to open the scoring in the eighth minute, but her shot caromed off of the woodwork and the game remained scoreless. Both teams continued to fire shots as E&H forced the Carolina keeper Alona Locklear to make four saves in the opening half, but she was up to the task and the match went into the half at 0-0.
- The home team dominated possession and scoring chances in the second half as they tallied 15 shots compared to just a pair for the Bruins. The Wasps had another great opportunity to break through on the scoreboard in the 85th minute when junior forward Riley Firebaugh (Roanoke, Va.) broke through on goal and slotted a shot past the goalkeeper, but once again the ball struck the woodwork on the left side of the frame to keep things scoreless. Firebaugh and Stavis each had one more attempt in the waning moments but neither could convert and the teams split the 0-0 result.
Emory & Henry Individual Leaders
- Stavis led the Wasps with six shots, four of which found the target while senior midfielder Karlijn Keuters (The Hague, NETHERLANDS) attempted five shots, two of which were on goal. Firebaugh and senior midfielder Lucy Dunlop (York, ENGLAND) each had four shots on the evening.
- Sophomore goalkeeper Ava Puskas (Chesapeake, Va.) recorded three saves in net to preserve the shutout.
Carolina Individual Leaders
- Morgan Meyers paced the Bruins as she recorded three shots while Sidney Smith had a pair of attempts, both of which were on frame.
- Locklear posted 11 saves in between the pipes for Carolina University to help earn the tie.
Up Next
- Emory & Henry returns to South Atlantic Conference action this Saturday, September 28 when they travel to the mountains of North Carolina to take on Mars Hill University. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. as game one of a doubleheader with the men's squad.
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