COLUMBUS, GA. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team (0-2-2) battled for 90 minutes in a scoreless draw with the West Florida Lady Argonauts (1-0-1) on day two of the Columbus State Invitational. Despite the draw, the Royals were aggressive on the attack ripping a season-high eight shots and putting a season-best five shots on goal.

Key Stats & Notes

• Senior forward Nia Gaither was sensational on the attack taking four shots on the afternoon and placing three on goal. The three shots on goal are the most in her career since setting a career-high four on Oct. 19, 2019.
• Senior goalkeeper Erica Turner notched her 28^th career shutout in the draw.
• Both squads were even across the stat sheet finishing with eights shots each and five saves a piece. The Royals managed to win the corner battle 5-4, including three in the first half.
• Freshman Noelle Roberts and Olivia Beane both put a shot on goal for the first of their careers.
• The Royals best scoring opportunities of the first half came within four minutes of each other. Sophia Muetterties ripped one of her two shots from the top of the box missing just high. At the 23^rd minute, Nia Gaither put a shot on target at the bottom left corner which was saved by the West Florida goalkeeper.
• West Florida opened the second half aggressively as they ripped a pair of shots, including one on goal within the first five minutes. The Lady Argonauts would finish the second half with seven total shots.
• For the second time this season, 20 Royals touched the pitch during the match.
• Senior captains Erica Turner and Jada Palmer played all 90 minutes on the afternoon for their fourth consecutive match.

From Coach Noel
"It was another fantastic opportunity against a challenging opponent. We continue to get quality minutes from a big portion of our roster as over 20 Royals saw field time again. West Florida presented us with a unique tactical challenge and I am really happy with how our team executed our game plan. Each game I have seen growth from this group and we will continue to push with two quality opponents on the road coming up prior to opening ASUN play."

Up Next
Queens will continue their four-game road stretch when they travel to Morehead State University on Sunday, Sept. 4. Kick off is slated for 1:00 p.m. from Morehead, Ky. The Royals will wrap up non-conference play the following Sunday when they face off against No. 11 Tennessee in Knoxville.

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