NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The University of the South women's soccer team were tested by a top-five opponent in Christopher Newport University, as the Captains posted the 3-1 victory over the Tigers, Thursday afternoon from the CNU Soccer Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: No. 4/2 Christopher Newport (8-0-0) 3, Sewanee (6-2-1) 0
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Riley Cook got the scoring going for the Captains with two first half goals in the 15th and 32nd minutes.
-Sewanee was able to get one back in the final minutes of the first half, as
Bea Richardson found
Kiera Giacomini's corner kick for her third goal of the season.
-CNU would add a third goal in the 65th minute to seal the match.
-The Captains were ranked fourth in the latest United Soccer Coaches Division III Poll and second in the D3soccer.com poll.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Bea Richardson recorded the lone goal for Sewanee, as she and
Maggie O'Hare broke the CNU defense and tallied a shot.
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Abby Jones (2-1-0) posted three saves in the first half.
Hanna Judycki also stopped three shots in the final 45 minutes.
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT KEY STATISTICS
-Riley Cook had nine total shots, four on target. She finished the day with five points on two goals and an assist.
-Haley Eiser played the full 90 minutes for the Captains.
UP NEXT
The Tigers return home for a two-game homestand, beginning on Saturday afternoon with a conference matchup against Oglethorpe.
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