University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Wednesday, October 1
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Kishida's Late Strike Earns 1-1 Draw at Presbyterian on Wednesday
10.01.2025 | Women's Soccer
CLINTON, S.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Soccer earned a 1-1 draw at Presbyterian on Wednesday (Oct. 1) in Big South Conference play thanks to a late strike from senior Akari Kishida.
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The teams spent the first 20 minutes testing the waters offensively, before Presbyterian would turn up the offensive pressure over the next few minutes. Presbyterian would strike first in the 23rd minute, when Lindsey Malyszek would score her fourth goal of the season off assists from Allie Williams and Sloan Spees. Presbyterian would control the remainder of the half on offense, outshooting Asheville 7-3 in the period along with earning six corner kicks to Asheville's three. Presbyterian would take it's 1-0 lead to the half.
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Asheville would manage to fight their way back into the offensive end late in the game, despite Presbyterian outshooting them 8-4 in the second half. Asheville needed something to break offensively, before Kishida was taken down in the offensive half. In the 80th minute, the senior launched an absolute beautiful strike to the top right corner of the net off the ensuing free kick for her third of the season to tie the contest 1-1.
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Asheville totaled seven shots with four on goal in the contest, to go along with three corner kicks. Abby Foulk and Kishida each had two shots in the match, while Campbell Stoll, Azalea Mihailovich and Lilly Graumann each posted one shot in the match. Gracie Murray (2-5-2) made six saves between the pipes in the match.
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The Bulldogs return to action on Saturday (Oct. 4) at Winthrop in Big South Conference action. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. from Rock Hill, S.C. with video and live stats available at www.uncabulldogs.com.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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The teams spent the first 20 minutes testing the waters offensively, before Presbyterian would turn up the offensive pressure over the next few minutes. Presbyterian would strike first in the 23rd minute, when Lindsey Malyszek would score her fourth goal of the season off assists from Allie Williams and Sloan Spees. Presbyterian would control the remainder of the half on offense, outshooting Asheville 7-3 in the period along with earning six corner kicks to Asheville's three. Presbyterian would take it's 1-0 lead to the half.
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Asheville would manage to fight their way back into the offensive end late in the game, despite Presbyterian outshooting them 8-4 in the second half. Asheville needed something to break offensively, before Kishida was taken down in the offensive half. In the 80th minute, the senior launched an absolute beautiful strike to the top right corner of the net off the ensuing free kick for her third of the season to tie the contest 1-1.
The Bulldogs would hold off a late Presbyterian push to secure the draw on the road.80' | Akari with the equalizer 🚀
— Asheville Women's Soccer (@UNCAvlWSoccer) October 2, 2025
We're all square with 10 minutes to play!#ALLinAVL pic.twitter.com/zhmBNQOA2y
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Asheville totaled seven shots with four on goal in the contest, to go along with three corner kicks. Abby Foulk and Kishida each had two shots in the match, while Campbell Stoll, Azalea Mihailovich and Lilly Graumann each posted one shot in the match. Gracie Murray (2-5-2) made six saves between the pipes in the match.
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The Bulldogs return to action on Saturday (Oct. 4) at Winthrop in Big South Conference action. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. from Rock Hill, S.C. with video and live stats available at www.uncabulldogs.com.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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