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Sam Beall
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Winner UNCW UNCW (8-0-6, 3-0-2)
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Towson Towson (6-5-2, 3-2-0)
Winner
UNCW UNCW
(8-0-6, 3-0-2)
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Towson Towson
(6-5-2, 3-2-0)
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Team 1 2 F
UNCW UNCW 1 1 2
Towson Towson 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Ryan Field

Tigers Drop Battle of First Place CAA Teams

TOWSON, Md. – In a battle of the first-place teams in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) North and South Divisions, Towson University women's soccer fell to UNCW 2-1 on Thursday.

The Seahawks got a goal early in the first half and added a penalty kick goal within the first two minutes of the second half to take a 2-0 lead. Sophie Thibeault brought the Tigers within one with a goal in the 73rd minute but it wasn't enough for Towson to complete the comeback.

"We did not come out and play the way that we play in the first half. It was kind of a wake up call at halftime. It still wasn't great in the second half but at least we showed a little bit of who we are and the effort was there. Sophie's goal was beautiful. It started with Meron making a great defensive play and Sophie finished. I'm proud that we found a way to fight back in the second half," Towson head coach Katherine Vettori said.

Key Stats
  • UNCW outshot Towson 17-9 but only 7-6 with shots on target.
  • The Seahawks had eight corners to Towson's two, including a 6-1 advantage in the first half.
  • The Tigers drew two yellow cards late in the second half.
  • Thibeault was the only field player to play the full 90 minutes.
Key Moments
  • 3' UNCW Goal – The Seahawks earned a corner early in the first half that was fed towards Hailey Longwell coming from the top of the 18. She got a head to the ball, placing it between Towson defenders for the opening goal.
  • 47' UNCW Goal – Early in the second half, UNCW was awarded a penalty kick. Teagan Gardner guessed the right way, but the ball was placed perfectly for the goal.
  • 73' Towson Goal – Meron Koro earned the ball back for the Tigers deep in the offensive end. She advanced the ball and fed it to Thibeault who beat the keeper for the lone Towson goal on the night.
Inside the Numbers
  • Thibeault has played every minute of the past 10 matches. She has played the last 912:51 of Towson soccer.
  • The Seahawks registered the most shots against Towson this season at 17.
  • Thibeault now leads Towson in both goals and points.
Next Game
  • Towson continues its homestand with a match against Charleston on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. It will be the Pink Game. The first 50 fans will receive a pink T-shirt.
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