MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan University women's soccer team used a late goal to secure a 2-1 conference victory over Ferrum College on Saturday afternoon. With the match even at 1-1 in the closing minutes, Addisen Palmer found the back of the net in the 89th minute to lift the Hawks to their fourth conference win of the season.
Chowan controlled the attack early, with 12 shots in the opening half. Meah Cuddihy broke through for the Hawks in the 25th minute, finding the back of the net to give Chowan a 1-0 advantage. The Hawks carried the one-goal lead into halftime.
Ferrum responded in the 73rd minute of the game to bring the score to a 1-1 tie.
With time winding down, Riley Donnelly helped create the game-winning opportunity, connecting with Palmer for a goal at the 88:26 mark. The Hawks held off Ferrum over the final 94 seconds to secure the victory.
THE BASICS
FINAL | Chowan 2, Ferrum 1
RECORDS | Chowan (4-6-0, 4-4-0), Ferrum (2-8-0, 0-7-0)
LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C. (Hawks Soccer Field)
SCORING SUMMARY
24:52 CHO Meah Cuddihy
72:39 FER Breanna Herlihy (Macy Taylor)
88:26 CHO Addisen Palmer (Riley Donnelly)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Palmer scored on one of her three shots while placing two on goal.
Cuddihy recorded Chowan's first goal of the afternoon and finished with three shots, including two on frame.
Donnelly provided the assist on Palmer's goal while recording five shots of her own. Laura Hulme led the Chowan attack with seven shots, placing two on goal.
Zuhailee Rivera and Ellis Baxter each added three shots as Chowan produced 29 total attempts in the match.
Kylee Smith played all 90 minutes in goal for the Hawks, recording seven saves.
Chowan outshot Ferrum 29-22 and placed nine shots on goal. The Hawks also held a 6-5 advantage in corner kicks.
UP NEXT
The Hawks will return to action on Tuesday, October 6th at 5:00 PM in Wilson, NC as they take on the Barton Bulldogs to continue divisional play.
