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Nia Christopher
Towson Athletics
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William & Mary W&M (6-6-4, 2-2-3)
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Winner Towson TOWSON (10-2-4, 3-1-3)
William & Mary W&M
(6-6-4, 2-2-3)
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Towson TOWSON
(10-2-4, 3-1-3)
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Team 1 2 F
William & Mary W&M 0 1 1
Towson TOWSON 1 1 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | David Castellanos

Christopher Provides the Heroics in Big 2-1 Win Against William & Mary; First 10 Win Season Since 2000

TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University women's soccer team (10-2-4, 3-1-3 CAA) picked up a big 2-1 win against William & Mary (6-6-4, 2-2-3 CAA) on Thursday night.

Nia Christopher scored the game winner in the 80th minute off a rebound in the box for her 11th goal of the season. Reese Borden scored her first collegiate goal in the first half to round out the scoring for the Tigers.

The win for the Tigers was their 10th win of the season, their first 10-win season since 2000.

Postgame Quote:
Head Coach Katherine Vettori: "We played with a lot of heart tonight. We played hard and stuck to the game plan. We are thrilled to get three points against a very tough opponent."

Key Stats:
  • Towson outshot the Tribe 13-8 including 6-4 in shots on goal.
  • Nia Christopher had four shots to lead the Tigers, putting all four on goal.
  • Christopher scored her 11th goal of the season while Reese Borden netted her first collegiate goal.
  • Riley Melendez made three saves in net to pick up the win.
How It Happened:
  • Reese Borden wasted little time giving Towson a 1-0 lead, netting a goal in the 11th minute. Borden bent home a free kick from 35 yards out into the top left corner.
  • In the 18th minute, Riley Melendez made a big save on the doorstep to keep the Tigers in front.
  • Nia Christopher nearly gave Towson a 2-0 lead, but her shot was saved.
  • She had another chance in the 43rd minute off a great pass from Khori Banks, but once again Christopher was denied as the Tigers took a 1-0 lead into the break.
  • William & Mary tied the game in the 50th minute after being on the front foot to open the half.
  • Play went back and forth in the middle part of the half with Melendez making another big save in the 70th minute.
  • Towson would find the game winner off the foot of Nia Christopher in the 80th minute. Christopher took a rebound off a corner kick and slotted it home to give Towson a 2-1 lead.
  • The Tiger defense would stand tall the rest of the way, picking up a big 2-1 win against the Tribe on Thursday.
Inside The Numbers:
  • Nia Christopher scored her 10th game winning goal of her career. That moves her into a tie for first place all-time.
  • Christopher also scored her 25th career goal, tying her for third all-time.
  • Reese Borden scored her first career goal.
  • The win gives the Tigers 10 for the season for their first 10 win season since 2000.
Next Game:
Towson will continue their home stand against Hampton on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. The Tigers will honor Demi Pierre, Jacey Miller, and Phoebe Canoles pregame for senior day.
 
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