WILMORE, Ky. --- This afternoon, the women's soccer team hosted DePauw University at 1 pm. This was the first competition between the Eagles and the Tigers, as both teams had their eyes set on recording a win for their program.
Both teams fought with great effort throughout the game but the Tigers outmatched the Eagles resulting in a game score of 4-0.

The entire first half was a battle between the two teams, taking a collection of 19 shots between the teams. The Tigers were able to get off 13 shots, with Asbury's goalkeeper Maliya Crump making 9 key saves for her team. The Eagles were able to record 6 shots with 4 on goal; however, they were unable to find the back of the net. Asbury's defense, led by Crump in the back, kept their team in the game, and ended the first period scoreless, going into the half 0-0.

It was in the second period where the Eagles began to slip against the Tigers, allowing DePauw to score within the first minute of play. This set the tone for the half, as it was only two minutes following that the Tigers were able to find the back of the net for a second goal, setting a score of 2-0, still with 42 minutes left in the game.
The Eagles' defense continued to work tirelessly to keep the ball out of their net.
Asbury did not sit complacent with the score, earning multiple attempts on goal, but were not able to fulfill a goal.
AU tallied 8 shots this period, placing 4 on goal, but their attempt was just outmatched by DePauw.
It was DePauw to seal the fate of the game, scoring 2 additional goals with only 5 minutes remaining on the clock.

The result of this afternoon's match was 4-0, DePauw.

 

• Goalkeeper Maliya Crump racked up 12 saves for the Eagles
• Maliya Crump held an impressive save percentage of 75% in this afternoon's game
• Delaney Long lead the team with 4 shots

 

• AU recorded 14 shots tonight with 8 on goal
• The Eagles were able to get off 14 shots, with a SOG percentage of 57%
• 8 players for the Eagles recorded a full 90 minutes of play

"We haven't started the season off strong, but we are very fresh and new, and are learning to adjust who goes where. We are a very flexible team and are making improvements every day. I cannot wait to see what we accomplish as a team moving forward."
    - Sydney Tucker I Freshman



Asbury's next game will be on the road as the Eagles travel to Granville, Oh. AU will play Denison University, with kickoff at 4:30 pm.