NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Grace Acevedo netted a second-half equalizer as the Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team battled Lipscomb University to a 1-1 draw on Thursday evening at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex. The Royals move to 2-11-3 overall and 1-5-2 in ASUN Conference play, while the Bisons move to 5-4-6 overall and 2-3-3 in conference action.
SCORING SUMMARY
28:44 - LIPSCOMB - Skylar Cole (Assists: Annalise Cannada, Jaide-Simone Prejean)
65:24 - QUEENS - Grace Acevedo (Assist: Cerys Neil)
Turning Point
Queens generated several opportunities throughout the opening half, putting four shots on target. Lipscomb broke through in the 29th minute when Skylar Cole found the back of the net, but Shion Hwang nearly answered less than a minute later with an attempt that was turned away by the Bisons' goalkeeper. The Royals increased the pressure after halftime, registering 11 shots in the final 45 minutes. Queens' breakthrough came in the 66th minute when Neil connected with Acevedo, who found the finish to level the match at one. The Royals continued creating chances down the stretch, including multiple attempts from Juliana Hunter, while Emily Protiva and the Queens defense kept Lipscomb off the board to secure the conference point.
Key Stats & Notes
- Acevedo scored her second goal of the season and the Royals' first goal since October 1 against Jacksonville.
- Neil picked up the assist on Acevedo's equalizer, her first of her collegiate career
- Queens finished with 16 total shots, including 11 in the second half.
- The Royals held an 8-5 advantage in shots on goal.
- Hunter led Queens with three shots, placing two on target.
- Franny Smith, Emma Miller, Addison Mello and Averee Rainge each recorded two shots.
- Protiva recorded four saves across 90 minutes, including three in the second half.
- Hwang, Ansleigh Prell and Neil joined Protiva in playing the full 90 minutes.
- Lipscomb held a narrow 19-16 advantage in total shots, while Queens held a 4-3 edge in corner kicks.
- The Royals committed five fouls compared to two by the Bisons.
- Queens recorded the only yellow card of the match
Up Next
The Royals conclude their regular-season road slate on Sunday, October 25, when they travel to Louisville, Kentucky, for a rematch against Bellarmine University. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Owsley B. Frazier Stadium.
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