COLUMBUS, Miss. – Ansley Warner scored the game-winning goal with 15 seconds remaining to lift the No. 2 United States Sports University women's soccer team past MUW, 2-1, at the Roger Short Soccer Complex on Wednesday.
How it Happened
Hailey Gatica intercepted a pass in the 25
th minute and launched a shot from about 25 yards that found the back of the net and put the Eagles (5-1-0, 1-0-0 CAC) on the board. USSU held on to the 1-0 lead through halftime.
Reagan Shinn got the Owls (0-5-0) on the scoresheet with an equalizer in the 51
st minute.
Both teams battled back and forth before
Jordyn Raynor crossed a ball to Warner, who scored the game-winning goal with 15 seconds left. The Eagles closed out the 2-1 road win.
Match Notes
- The Eagles peppered the goal with 23 shots and nine shots on goal.
- USSU allowed only six shots and five shots on goal from MUW.
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Addison Martin made four saves while playing all 90 minutes.
- The Eagles held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks.
- Warner scored her team-leading second game-winning goal of the season.
Up Next
USSU travels to play Tuskegee next on Tuesday at 3 p.m. (CST).
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