SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South women's soccer team keeps its unbeaten streak alive to start the 2021 campaign, but it did not come easy. After 110 minutes of action, the Tigers earned a hard-fought draw with Maryville College, Sunday evening from a rainy Puett Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (5-0-1) 0. Maryville (2-3-2) 0 | 110' (2OT)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-The teams traded opportunities in the first 45 minutes of play. In the first 20 minutes, Maryville recorded three shot attempts, one blocked by a Sewanee defender and one saved by
Leah Atkins.
-In the second half, the Tiger defense stood tall, not allowing a shot in the final 45 minutes of regulation and the 20-minute overtime periods. Sewanee recorded 10 shots in the second half and overtime, but all were off target.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Samantha Ferry recorded three total shots to lead the Tigers.
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Leah Atkins (2-0-1) earned her first career clean sheet with 110 minutes in goal. After facing six shots, three on target, her and the back line did not allow a shot the rest of the way.
MARYVILLE KEY STATISTICS
-Bailey Sipos posted two shots to lead the Scots.
-Sophie Turner posted five saves in 110 minutes in the box.
UP NEXT
Sewanee next opens Southern Athletic Association play on Saturday at Berry.
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