NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Queens (3-11-5, 2-6-2 ASUN) saw its 2025 season come to a close on Thursday afternoon, falling 2-0 to top-seeded Lipscomb (12-5-2, 7-2-1 ASUN) in the ASUN Quarterfinals at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex. The Royals put together a disciplined defensive first half, Lipscomb scoreless through the opening 45 minutes before the Bisons broke through early in the second half.
Turning Point
After a tightly contested first half in which Queens limited Lipscomb's clear chances, the Bisons found the opener in the 50th minute when Skylar Cole finished a cross from Bella Carapazza. The Royals continued to push forward, generating multiple quality looks, including shots on goal from
McKayla Budion,
Tamia Ford, and
Sejla Podzic, but Lipscomb sealed the win with a second goal in the 76th minute.
Key Stats & Notes
- Goalkeeper Hannah Dike-Lawlor made four saves in her 18th start of the season, finishing with 93 total this season.
- Queens finished with 12 total shots, matching a season high, and placed five on target. The 12-shot performance marked the sixth time this season the Royals have finished with double-digit attempts.
- Juliana Hunter led the team with three total shots, including one on goal.
- Helena Merkle and Savannah Stuart added two attempts, while McKayla Budion, Tamia Ford, and Grace Acevedo each recorded a shot on goal.
- Juliana Hunter, Erin Coleman, Savannah Stuart, Sejla Podzic, and Addison Mello all played the full 90 minutes for the Royals.
- Savannah Stuart started her 65th consecutive match, appearing in every contest of her Queens career.
- Sejla Podzic played in her 66th career match, leading the team this season with 1,698 total minutes while anchoring the Royals defensive unit.
- The Royals offense produced their most goals in a single season since joining the ASUN, while also tallying five multi-goal matches.
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