KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- The Asbury Women's Soccer team concluded the 2021 season appearing in two games at the NCCAA DI Women's Soccer National Championship. Asbury clinched a berth in the Championship by winning the Mideast Regional title on Nov 17. The Eagles, the No. 9 seed, dropped a 4-0 decision to Grace (#1 Seed) on Nov. 29 and lost 5-1 to Central Christian (#6 Seed) on Nov. 30.

Location: 2021 DI Women's Soccer National Championship Austin-Tindall Sports Complex Kissimmee, Fla.
 

Top Performers:

AU vs. Grace

· Senior Olivia Ruckriegel led the Eagles with 2 shots

· Freshman goalkeeper Maliya Crump recorded 18 saves

AU vs. Central Christian

· Senior Elizabeth Sparks scored the Eagles' lone goal

· Sophomore Caroline Absher led AU with 5 shots

· Maliya Crump recorded 6 saves
 

Key Stats:

AU vs. Grace

· AU yielded only one goal in the first half

· Grace outshot Asbury 34-4

AU vs. Central Christian

· Central Christian recorded 19 shots to Asbury's 13 shots

Quote:

"I'm proud of my ladies for their hard work and determination in a transition year with lots of adversity thrown our way. The handled themselves with grace and poise and I could not be more proud of them. Thank you seniors, for the legacy you have left."

Team Record:

AU finished the season with a record of 6-11-1