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Snyder Scores Twice, UNC Asheville Takes Down Western Carolina 3-1
08.26.2016 | Women's Soccer
THE RUNDOWN
Score: UNC Asheville 3 Western Carolina 1
Teams: UNC Asheville (2-2-0)
Western Carolina (1-2-0)
Location: Catamount Athletic Complex Cullowhee, N.C.
Cullowhee, N.C. - Rachel Snyder, a freshman, found the net twice to lead the UNC Asheville women's soccer team to a 3-1 win over Western Carolina University on the road this evening.
GAME AT A GLANCE
Snyder's first collegiate goal, in the 22nd minute, was assisted by Paige Trent and gave UNC Asheville the game's first lead.
With just under 10 minutes left in the half, Western Carolina's Kyla Moncrief tied things up with a goal off a corner kick.
After the two teams took a 1-1 tie into halftime, Courtney Naber gave UNC Asheville the lead for good just over three minutes into the second half on Trent's second assist of the match.
Following that, Western Carolina produced three straight corner kicks, plus a header that went wide and another shot that was saved.
Snyder responded by giving her team some insurance 20 minutes later when she deposited a shot into the center of the net in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper.
Despite taking the loss, Western Carolina held the overall shot advantage in the game (11-8), while also holding an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks.
NOTABLES
- Snyder's two-goal match gives UNC Asheville two straight games with a two-goal scorer after Ellie Stone found the net twice against Wofford.
- In addition to that, Trent joined Caroline Houser in giving UNC Asheville back-to-back games with a double digit assist producer.
- Trent leads the team through four games with six shots on goal. The team has 19 total.
- Keller Dixon improved to 2-0 in goal for UNC Asheville. She made five saves tonight.
QUOTABLES
"This match is what college athletics is all about. The energy and intensity that was felt on the field was a huge factor in this win. I cannot stress the importance of our bench personnel and how they have given energy to every player. That is incredibly selfless and not a role everyone is willing to embrace but also a reason teams have success. Congrats to Rachel Snyder on her first two collegiate goals. I thought we demonstrated incredible leadership on the field. Our communication was high which allows us to be on the same page for 90 minutes. We battled with everything we had tonight. I am proud of this group for their effort and commitment to each other. They were certainly fun to watch this evening." - UNC Asheville head women's soccer coach Michelle Demko
UP NEXT
UNC Asheville will close its road trip next Thursday, Sept. 1 at UAB beginning at 7 p.m. Following that, the team returns home Sept. 4 against Kennesaw State at 1 p.m.
