CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team fell 4-0 to Winthrop University on Thursday evening at the Queens Sports Complex. The Royals move to 0-3-1 on the season, while the Eagles improve to 2-2-1.
SCORING SUMMARY
35:22 - WINTHROP - Cerys Neil (Own Goal, Queens)
45:28 - WINTHROP - Zaria Winston
47:47 - WINTHROP - Zaria Winston (Assist: Sophia Balliet)
65:32 - WINTHROP - Ashley Ross
Turning Point
The two sides remained scoreless through the opening 35 minutes before Winthrop broke through on an own goal to take a 1-nil advantage into halftime. The Eagles quickly extended their lead after the break as Zaria Winston found the back of the net just 28 seconds into the second half before adding her second goal of the night in the 48th minute. Ashley Ross added the final tally in the 66th minute to seal the 4-0 decision.
Key Stats & Notes
- Ava Kreusling earned her second collegiate start in goal for the Royals, playing the full 90 minutes and recording three saves.
- Cerys Neil Earned her first collegiate start
- Queens generated eight of its nine shots in the second half after being limited to one attempt in the opening 45 minutes.
- Ansleigh Prell and Mika Katz led the Royals with two shots apiece, with each placing one attempt on target.
- Charlie Silva added Queens' third shot on goal, while Emma Miller, McKayla Budion, Averee Rainge and Tamia Ford each recorded an attempt.
- Prell, Neil and Rainge joined Kreusling in playing the full 90 minutes for Queens.
- Winthrop held a 15-9 advantage in total shots, while the Eagles placed six shots on goal compared to three for the Royals.
- The Eagles held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.
- The two sides combined for 18 fouls, with Winthrop committing 12 and Queens six.
Up Next
The Royals will have a week away from competition before traveling to Buies Creek, N.C., to face Campbell University on Thursday, September 3. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Social Media
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