Box Score CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team (0-2-1) fell to Mississippi College (1-0) by a final score of 1-0 to open the Columbus State Invitational in Columbus, Ga on Friday afternoon. The Lady Choctaws evened the all-time series with the victory after the Royals took the season opener last year.

Scoring Summary
39' – Avery Hederman (Penalty Kick)
 
Turning Point
Despite a close battle from start to finish, the turning point of the afternoon proved to be a penalty kick at the end of the opening half. Lady Choctaws senior Avery Hederman toed up a penalty kick and found the back of the net for the only goal of the afternoon.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Despite being outshot in the opening half, the Royals dominated the second half as both teams finished even with 13 shots each.
• The Royals managed to place a few shots on net, including one off the crossbar.
• In total, 22 players saw the field for Queens marking the second straight match which saw at least 20 players hit the pitch.
• On the Royals backline, Jada Palmer, Morgan Reeb, and Erica Turner all played 90 minutes for the third consecutive game.

Up Next
Queens will continue their four-game road trip as they wrap up the weekend on Sunday, August 28 at 1:00 p.m. when they face West Florida at the Columbus State Invitational. Fans and families can follow along live or purchase tickets by visiting the Queens Women's Soccer schedule.

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