MOBILE, ALA. – Despite a late offensive spark, the Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team (1-2-1) dropped their second straight match falling to Troy University (3-1) on Sunday afternoon. The Royals backline managed to fight off an aggressive Trojans attack which earned 18 corner kicks which was five shy of the NCAA record.

Scoring Summary
31' – TROY – Hallie Field (Assist Gabrielle Chartier)
 
Turning Point
The turning point of the afternoon occurred in the 31^st minute after Troy earned their eighth corner of the first half. Gabrielle Chartier set Hallie Field up in the box for a goal which proved to be the difference maker.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• For the second straight match, freshman Katie Purnell put a shot on goal finishing the afternoon with two on frame.
• Junior Maddy Leone matched her season-high with two shots on the day. The Hilliard, Ohio native placed one shot on goal in the 87^th minute as a part of the Royals final effort.
• Hilda Svensson and Laney Newnam each added a shot on the afternoon for Queens.
• Freshman Lucie Platt earned her first career start at midfield and totaled 66 minutes of action.
• Graduate student Erica Turner faced five shots on goal picking up four saves.
• Six Royals, including Erica Turner, Hilda Svensson, Grace Sain, Annika Wilker, Sophia Muetterties, and Cheslea DeVettori turned in completed games.Chelsea
• The afternoon was highlighted by the Trojans ability to generate corner kick opportunities. The 18 attempts landed five short of the NCAA Division 1 record which was set by Wisconsin on August 28, 2010.

 
Up Next
Queens will wrap up their three-game road stretch next Sunday, September 3^rd when they travel to UNC Wilmington for a 1:00 p.m. kick-off. The Royals and Seahawks met last season in Charlotte to kick off the Division 1 season and UNCW emerged victorious 2-0. The Sunday afternoon affair will be broadcasted on FloSports Soccer.

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