University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville
High Point
Bulldogs Hand Panthers First Conference Loss
10.08.2016 | Women's Soccer
THE RUNDOWN
Asheville 1, High Point 0
Teams: UNC Asheville (7-8-0, 2-3-0 BSC)
High Point (7-5-1, 3-1-0 BSC)
Location: Vert Stadium, High Point N.C.
Time: October 8, 7:00 p.m.
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The UNC Asheville women's soccer team defeated the Panthers of High Point University 1-0 at Vert Stadium in High Point N.C. on Saturday night.
Asheville scored the game winner in the 64' when Paige Trent capitalized on a penalty kick for her 5th goal of the season.
Despite 19 shots from the Panthers, the Bulldogs would hold on for a 1-0 victory.
NOTABLES
- The Panthers out-shot Asheville 19 to 8.
-Keller Dixon made four saves in the Bulldog victory.
QUOTABLES
“I'm proud of the fight this team displayed tonight. True grit and guts to stay focused for 90 minutes in very tough conditions. All credit goes to the players, they really worked the game plan tonight. Great leadership from Paige Trent stepping up to seal the game on a penalty kick. Every player did their job tonight and that's what makes this win great. We will enjoy this one then get back to work on Monday to prepare for Gardner-Webb Wednesday night at home on Greenwood Field.” –Head Coach Michelle Demko
UP NEXT
The Bulldogs return home to play host to Gardner-Webb at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12 at Greenwood Field.
