WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team suffered a Sunday setback falling at UNC Wilmington by a final score of 3-0. The loss dropped the Royals to 1-3-1 and 0-2 all-time against the Seahawks.

Scoring Summary
7' – UNCW – Makaya Parham (Assists Ayla Vaneus and Kayla Burroughs)
59' – UNCW – Viktoria Hankova (Assist McKenna Gardner)
73' – UNCW – Taylor O'Brien (Assist Rachel Fry)
 
Turning Point
After an early UNCW goal in the first half, the Seahawks would extend their lead with a 59th-minute goal off the boot of Viktoria Hankova. McKenna Gardner dished out a pass to Hankova who buried her first goal of the season. In the 73^rd-minute, the Seahawks issued the dagger off a corner kick as Rachel Fry sent a ball to the back post finding Taylor O'Brien for the header.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Despite losing the shooting total 11-10, the Royals reached double-digit shots for the second time this season, and first since the season opener against Wofford.
• Queens placed a season-high six shots on target while the Seahawks finished with seven on frame.
• Six different Royals recorded a shot on the day, including Savannah Stuart, Katie Purnell, Maddy Leone, Sophia Muetterties, Chelsea DeVettori, and Amy Hare.
• Sophomore Savannah Stuart led the offense with a career-high three shots, including two on target.
• Maddy Leone and Chelsea DeVettori also turned in multi-shot performances. For Leone, the two shots marked the second straight match and third this season in which she has recorded two shots.
• UNCW earned six corners on the afternoon.
• Erica Turner, Hilda Svensson, Grace Sain, Savannah Stuart, Annika Wilker, and Chelsea DeVettori all turned in 90-minute performances.
• The clean sheet from the Seahawks marked the Royals third consecutive shutout.

 
Up Next
The Royals will return to the Queen City for a lengthy homestand as five of the next six matches will be played at Dickson Field, including the next three outings. The Royals will welcome former ASUN foe Liberty University on Thursday, September 7^th for a 6:00 p.m. kick-off. Fans can purchase tickets in advance by visitng the Queens Athletics website.

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