PEMBROKE, N.C. – The Chowan University women's soccer team struck early against UNC Pembroke on Wednesday evening at Lumbee River EMC Stadium before the Braves responded to secure a 2-1 decision.
The Hawks didn't waste time getting on the scoreboard as freshman Ellis Baxter found the back of the net in the seventh minute of the game off an assist from Laura Hulme, giving Chowan an early 1-0 advantage. UNC Pembroke answered in the 30th minute to even the match at 1-1, sending the two sides into halftime tied.
UNC Pembroke broke the tie in the 56th minute taking a 2-1 advantage for the win.
THE BASICS
FINAL | Chowan 1, UNC Pembroke 2
RECORDS | Chowan (3-6-0, 3-4-0), UNC Pembroke (5-1-4, 4-0-3)
LOCATION | Pembroke, N.C. (Lumbee River EMC Stadium)
SCORING SUMMARY
07:03 CHO | Ellis Baxter (Laura Hulme)
30:32 UNCP | Lilly Vegborn Green (Willow Price, Addison Ellsworth)
56:38 UNCP | Mia Wells (Reagan Carr)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Baxter led the Chowan attack with the Hawks' lone goal, scoring on one of her two shots. Hulme recorded the assist while leading Chowan with four shots, including two on goal.
Amy Cotton and Leeya Harrison each placed a shot on frame, while Dakota Tivnan and Addisen Palmer also contributed to Chowan's 10 total shots.
Smith played all 90 minutes in goal for the Hawks and recorded 10 saves against the Braves' attack.
Chowan finished the match with 10 shots, placing five on goal, while earning four corner kicks.
UP NEXT
The Hawks return home to host Ferrum College at Hawks Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM.
