CHARLOTTE, N.C.-  With a chance to clinch their first ever ASUN tournament appearance, the Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team took on Kennesaw State in the final regular season game of the season. The Royals suffered a setback at the hands of the Owls 3-1 on the afternoon. With the result, the Royals fall to 4-6-7 overall and 2-3-6 to finish the regular season with 12 points in conference play while the Owls improve to 4-8-6 overall and 3-5-3 in conference play to also end the season with 12 points. Also due to the result, the Royals need to wait for several games later in the night to determine whether or not they will play in the ASUN tournament and who they will play if so.

Scoring Summary

41'-Kennesaw State- Macie Rainwater (Unassisted)

50'-Kennesaw State- Aila Swinton (Assist Tianna Rivera)

80'-Queens-Lucie Platt (Penalty Kick)

85'-Kennesaw State- Agata Giani (Assist Aila Swinton)

Turning Point

Coming into the day, the Royals needed a win or draw or help from Jacksonville against North Florida in order to clinch their first ever appearance in the ASUN tournament. The Royals struggled in the first half and went into the locker room down 1-0 after a 41st minute goal from Macie Rainwater from the Owls. However, during the halftime break, Jacksonville closed a 1-0 victory against North Florida which helped the Royals in their potential postseason berth. 

Key Stats & Notes

• Amy Hare recorded her seventh shot on goal of the season and fourth of conference play

• Off the bench, Maddy Leone recorded her 10th shot on goal of the season and sixth of conference play

• Leone also recorded three shot attempts which was second most for the Royals

• Sophia Muetterties led the way for the Royals with four shot attempts which is tied for the most she has had in a game in conference play

• With the 80th minute penalty kick, Lucie Platt recorded her third goal of the season and of conference play. The goal also gave Platt the team lead with six points and three goals scored on the season

• Laney Newman recorded a shot attempt in her first game played since September 24th against Bellarmine

• Erica Turner recorded six saves to end the season with 96 saves during the regular season which leads the ASUN for the time being

Up Next

As this game concludes the regular season, the ASUN championship tournament begins on Thursday, October 26th. More details to come. 

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