CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team fell 4-0 to Bellarmine University on Thursday evening at the Queens Sports Complex. The Royals move to 2-9-2 overall and 1-3-1 in ASUN Conference play, while the Knights improve to 4-6-2 overall and 2-2-1 in conference action.
SCORING SUMMARY
16:45 - BELLARMINE - Rachel Shewmaker (Assist: Katie Paulakonis)
17:44 - BELLARMINE - Ella Flynn (Assist: Brooklyn Donohue)
57:05 - BELLARMINE - Ella Flynn (Assist: Katie Paulakonis)
68:09 - BELLARMINE - Morgan Holloway (Assist: Nora Dimmitt)
Turning Point
Queens generated early pressure, earning a pair of corner kicks in the opening four minutes before Cerys Neil registered the first shot of the match. Bellarmine broke through in the 17th minute when Rachel Shewmaker found the back of the net before Ella Flynn doubled the advantage just 59 seconds later. Emma Miller nearly answered in the 21st minute, but her attempt struck the crossbar as the Knights carried a 2-0 lead into halftime. Bellarmine extended its advantage in the 58th minute behind Flynn's second goal of the evening before Morgan Holloway added the final tally in the 69th. Queens continued to create opportunities late, with Juliana Hunter and Tamia Ford each putting a shot on target, but the Royals were unable to break through.
Key Stats & Notes
- Protiva recorded eight saves across 90 minutes, including six in the second half.
- Queens finished with eight total shots, six of which came after halftime.
- Hunter led the Royals with two shots and placed one on target.
- Miller nearly put the Royals on the board in the 21st minute when her attempt struck the crossbar.
- Bellarmine held a 15-8 advantage in total shots and a 12-2 edge in shots on goal.
- Queens held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks, including three in the opening half.
- Bellarmine's Ella Flynn finished with two goals on three shots.
- The two sides combined for 11 fouls, with Bellarmine committing six and Queens five.
Up Next
The Royals close out their four-match ASUN homestand on Sunday, October 11, when they welcome Lipscomb University to the Queens Sports Complex. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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