TOWSON, Md. – For the first time since Sept. 29, 1994, Towson University women's soccer defeated Navy. The Tigers (3-2-2) came away victorious 1-0 Thursday night at Tiger Field. Towson had lost the seven previous meetings to the Midshipmen by a combined score of 13-2.
A goal from a
Sophie Thibeault header in the 12th minute was enough to put the Tigers over the edge.
Brooke Birrell took the corner. The ball landed at the feet of
Emely Rubio towards the top of the box. Rubio tried to put the ball towards the center of the box, but it was deflected to
Kale'a Perry who rifled a ball toward the goal. Thibeault got her head to it and redirected in the opposite direction of the diving Navy goalkeeper.
Towson's defensive line held strong the rest of the way to secure the clean sheet victory. Goalkeepers
Keagan Williams and
Teagan Gardner each made three saves.
"Navy is a tough opponent. I'm really proud of our effort this evening," Towson head coach
Katherine Vettori said. "So nice for Sophie to get her first goal and KP (Perry) assisting from a set piece. Keagan and Teagan did their jobs in goal and earned their first combined clean sheet. This is a historic win and I couldn't be more thrilled with the fight our group displayed tonight,"
Key Stats
Key Moments
- 12' Towson Goal – Brooke Birrell took the corner. The ball landed at the feet of Emely Rubio towards the top of the box. Rubio tried to put the ball towards the center of the box, but it was deflected to Kale'a Perry who rifled a ball toward the goal. Thibeault got her head to it and redirected in the opposite direction of the diving Navy goalkeeper.
- 43' Towson Save – Towards the end of the first half Navy managed a shot towards the frame that tested Williams but she was able to prevent the late first half equalizer.
- 80' Towson Save – The last chance for the Midshipmen came in the 80th minute which Teagan Gardner prevented from going in, securing the Towson win.
Inside the Numbers
- This is the Tigers' first win at home against Navy.
- Towson's last three goals have come from corners.
- Towson has outshot the opposition six out of seven times this season.
Up Next
- Towson continues the homestand with Senior Day against Penn on Sunday at 1 p.m. Nine seniors will be honored in a pregame ceremony.
