University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Sunday, September 7
Johnson City, TN
1 PM
UNC Asheville
4-2-1, 0-0-0
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East Tennessee State
4-2-2, 0-0-0
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UNC Asheville
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ETSU
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Murray Records Career Save No. 150, Moves Up All-Time Saves List in Tough Loss at ETSU
09.07.2025 | Women's Soccer
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Senior goalkeeper Gracie Murray recorded career save No. 150 and took sole possession of seventh on the all-time career saves list in a tough 1-0 loss at East Tennessee State on Sunday (Sept. 7). Murray becomes the seventh goalkeeper in program history to eclipse 150 career saves.
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Despite the loss, the Bulldogs are still off to their best start through seven matches since 2023.
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The Bulldogs played stout defense in the first half but were unable to generate much offense in the opening frame. Gracie Murray came up with seven saves in the period to keep the match scoreless headed to the break. ETSU posted four corner kicks and seven total shots in the first half.
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Murray made her biggest save of the day for career save No. 150 in the 51st minute, when ETSU was set up with a corner kick in the near end. The ball was played into the box and played back out by Asheville's defense, before ETSU played it back across the box and got a clean header on the ball. Murray was cat-like getting across the box to make the point-blank save and keep the match scoreless.
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Olivia Simpson posted one shot for the Bulldogs in the match, while Asheville also finished with one corner kick. Murray (2-2-1) finished the day with eight saves between the pipes.
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The Bulldogs (4-2-1) return home to Greenwood Field to host Furman on Thursday (Sept. 11). Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. 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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Despite the loss, the Bulldogs are still off to their best start through seven matches since 2023.
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The Bulldogs played stout defense in the first half but were unable to generate much offense in the opening frame. Gracie Murray came up with seven saves in the period to keep the match scoreless headed to the break. ETSU posted four corner kicks and seven total shots in the first half.
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Murray made her biggest save of the day for career save No. 150 in the 51st minute, when ETSU was set up with a corner kick in the near end. The ball was played into the box and played back out by Asheville's defense, before ETSU played it back across the box and got a clean header on the ball. Murray was cat-like getting across the box to make the point-blank save and keep the match scoreless.
ETSU would finally break the ice and Asheville's shutout streak in the 60th minute, when a ball played in through a scramble found the feet of Reagan Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald stashed it home in the lower left corner to give the Buccaneers a 1-0 lead. The Bulldogs did start to mount some offensive pressure after that but were not able to find the back of the net.51' | Career save No. 1⃣5⃣0⃣ for Gracie Murray and it's a BIG one 💪
— Asheville Women's Soccer (@UNCAvlWSoccer) September 7, 2025
We remain scoreless after an ETSU chance.#ALLinAVL pic.twitter.com/Ylyx1RAg6w
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Olivia Simpson posted one shot for the Bulldogs in the match, while Asheville also finished with one corner kick. Murray (2-2-1) finished the day with eight saves between the pipes.
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The Bulldogs (4-2-1) return home to Greenwood Field to host Furman on Thursday (Sept. 11). Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. 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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Team Stats
UNCA
ETSU
Goals
0
1
Shots
1
14
Shots on Goal
0
9
Saves
8
0
Corners
1
8
Fouls
8
3
Scoring Plays
Reagan Fitzgerald (5)
GOAL by ETSU Fitzgerald, Reagan.
59:08
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
GK
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