MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Women's Soccer team picked up their fourth consecutive shutout with a 3-0 victory over Barton in the final match of Conference Carolinas Pool Play B on Sunday.

The Hawks finished a perfect 6-0-0 at home this season.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 3, Barton 0

RECORDS | Chowan 8-1-1, Barton 4-4-1

LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C. (Hawks Field)

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Sabrina Henderson led the Hawks with a goal and an assist.  Michelle Maksimovic and Sierra Gonzalez tallied a goal.

Allison Traub tallied seven saves while picking up the shutout.  Kaitlyn Waterman and Ysa Novak posted team saves.

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Half:

Chowan went on the attack early as Sabrina Henderson forced two saves in the first two minutes of action including one in the first 25 seconds.  Henderson would not be denied on her third attempt in the first five minutes after beating her defender up the left wing and closed in on the near post to find the back of the net for the early 1-0 lead.

Cristina Flores forced a save from the Barton keeper two minutes later.  The Bulldogs nearly had the equalizer in the 11' as Kaitlyn Waterman cleared the headed attempt off the line and out of danger.

The Hawks would make it 2-0 in the 28' as Sabrina Henderson played up the right side of the pitch and found Michelle Maksimovic in the middle of the box for the score.

Sierra Gonzalez, Sydney Henderson and Sabrina Henderson had shots saved by Barton.  Sabrina Henderson's shot was saved allowing Regan Jackson to finish the rebound but was in an offside position.

The Bulldogs tried to find the back of the net in the 43' as Allison Traub charged off her mark to make a play but was chipped forcing Ysa Novak to clear the ball.

Second Half:

Barton came out aggressive in the second half forcing Allison Traub to make five saves early.

The momentum would flip midway through the half as Sierra Gonzalez had a shot sail high.  Sabrina Henderson would hit the post in the 77' before being taken down in the box after collecting the rebound.  Gonzalez would drill home the penalty kick for the 3-0 advantage.

Barton added a shot in the final minute of play as Allison Traub punched the ball over the crossbar for the save.

UP NEXT

Chowan will make their third appearance in the Conference Carolinas Women's Soccer Championship Semifinals as the Hawks will await the winner between Mount Olive and Emmanuel in Florence, S.C. on Friday.