BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team dropped a 2-nil decision to Gardner-Webb University in the second all-time meeting between the two programs on Sunday evening at Greene-Harbison Field in Boiling Springs, N.C.
SCORING SUMMARY
4:50 – GARDNER-WEBB – Julia McBride (Assist: Kylie Williams)
80:48 – GARDNER-WEBB – Andrei Chavez (Assist: Gigi Sweet)
Turning Point
The Runnin' Bulldogs struck early, opening the scoring in the fifth minute off a through ball on the right side of the box. McBride made a run toward the far post and placed her shot into the bottom-left corner to give Gardner-Webb a 1-nil advantage.Queens kept the deficit at one for much of the evening before Gardner-Webb added an insurance goal with just over nine minutes remaining. Chavez found the back of the net from outside the box to extend the Runnin' Bulldogs' advantage to 2-nil.
Key Stats & Notes
- Emily Protiva made her Queens debut in goal, recording seven saves across the full 90 minutes.
- Juliana Hunter led the Royals with three shots, including Queens' lone shot on goal, while Ansleigh Prell added the fourth attempt.
- Gardner-Webb outshot Queens 17-4 and held a 9-1 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Runnin' Bulldogs held a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks.
- The two sides combined for 13 fouls, with Gardner-Webb committing seven and Queens six.
- Protiva and O'Maira Griffin played all 90 minutes for the Royals, while Tamia Ford logged 81 minutes.
Up Next
The Royals will have a six-day break before traveling to Richmond, Virginia, to take on the University of Richmond on Sunday, August 23, at 6 p.m. ET.
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