Women's Soccer falls in AAC opener to Tennessee Wesleyan
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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Tennessee Wesleyan
(4-1-0, 1-0-0)
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2 | 1 | 3 |
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Milligan
(1-2-0, 0-1-0)
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0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
Tennessee Wesleyan
| Game Statistics | Tennessee Wesleyan | Milligan |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 15 (8) | 12 (6) |
| Saves | 6 | 5 |
| Fouls | 13 | 11 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 5 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (September 10, 2021) - The Milligan University women's soccer team fell to Tennessee Wesleyan 3-0 in the Buffs' Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) opener at Anglin Field on Friday afternoon.
The Buffs fall to 1-2 on the season, 0-1 in AAC play while TWU rises to 4-1, 1-0 AAC.
Miligan had a great scoring opportunity off a corner in early going with a header nearly trickling over the goal line but bouncing off the crossbar.
After 28 minutes of scoreless soccer, the Bulldogs found the back of the net twice in a five-minute span. TWU booted a ball beyond the Buffs' back line to set up the game's first goal in the 29th minutes. The visitors followed that tally up with a nice cross into a beautiful header finish in the 33rd minute to give the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead.
Despite both teams recording eight shots in the first half, TWU held a 2-0 advantage.
TWU added an insurance goal in the 74th minute to go ahead 3-0.
In the 88th minute, Ella Sawa nearly headed in the Buffs' first goal of the contest off a corner from Audra Morgan, but a well-positioned TWU defender kept the Buffs off the scoreboard.
TWU finished with a 15-12 advantage in shots and 8-6 edge in shots on goal. Jules Roska and Ellie Cachiaras both fired two shots on goal.
Goalkeeper Lauren Davies made five saves in 90 minutes of action in net for the Buffs.
Milligan returns to action against AAC foe Union on next Wednesday at Anglin Field.