FLORENCE, Ala. – In the first-ever ASUN Championship tournament appearance, The Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team beat the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in Penalty Kicks 4-2. Not only did the Royals make school history by receiving their first ASUN Tournament win, but also made ASUN history by becoming the first eight seed to make it to the Quarterfinals.

Turning Point
In the 10^th minute of the match, Laney Newnam was presented with a red card for denying a goal-scoring chance while defending an attack. The Royals were then forced to play down a man for the remainder of the match.

After a 0-0 score at the end of regulation and two 10-minute overtime periods, the match went to Penalty Kicks. The winning formula proved to be Hilda Svensson, Amy Hare, Maddy Leone, and Lucie Platt each hitting the back of the net along with Erica Turner stopping two shootout attempts.

Key Stats & Notes

• Erica Turner recorded a season-high 13 saves in the match which ties the record for the most saves in an ASUN Women's Soccer Championship match.
• The Royals were outshot 25-5 on the pitch.
• Sophia Muetterties and Maddy Leone led the team with 2 shots.
• EKU dominated the corner battle winning 12-1

Up Next
The Royals will face #4 North Alabama in the Quarterfinals on Sunday, October 29^th at 2:00 p.m. EST. The match will be played in Florence, Alabama and fans can watch it on ESPN Plus.

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