CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team kicked off their second Division 1 season with a 1-0 shutout victory on Thursday night against Wofford College. The Royals rose to the occasion with an early second half goal to grab their first Division 1 opening night victory.

Scoring Summary
49' – QUEENS – Sophia Muetterties (Assist Maddy Leone)
 
Turning Point
Four minutes into the second half of action, junior Maddy Leone sent a deep ball to the box finding fellow junior Sophia Muetterties. With the Terriers goalkeeper closing in, Muetterties made one touch to the outside before sending a beautiful shot into the bottom right corner for the difference maker.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• The 49th-minute goal from junior Sophia Muetterties was her seventh career goal, and third in Division 1. The Wayne, Pennsylvania native finished the evening with five shots with one on target.
• Veteran goalkeeper Erica Turner turned in her program-best 27^th career shutout between the pipes. The Dublin, Ireland native faced 11 shots and pulled in seven saves.
• Junior Maddy Leone ripped a pair of shots and dished out her fourth career assist.
• Making her first career start, Amy Hare notched a solid 67 minutes of action with a pair of shots.
• Defender Savannah Stuart finished the evening with a shot on goal.
• Mia Banchero and Makenna Melchor saw their first action of the season both recording a shot.
• Seven Royals turned in a complete game, including Erica Turner, Hilda Svensson, Grace Sain, Savannah Stuart, Annika Wilker, Sophia Muetterties, and Chelsea DeVettori.

 
From Coach Noel
"It's always fun kicking off the season at home in front of our department. They always come out big for us in terms of attendance and the environment. I'm really proud and I think this game is a result of the work this team put in through the spring, summer, and preseason. It was a gritty game against a quality and well-organized opponent and I'm really proud that they earned the victory."
 
Up Next
Queens will open up a three-game road stretch at Western Carolina University on Sunday, August 20^th at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be the first all-time between the Royals and Catamounts.

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