PULASKI, Tn.--- On Saturday afternoon, the Eagles competed in their final match to close their 2022 campaign.
AU traveled to face the University of Tennessee Southern Firehawks, who they have never faced off against previously.
In a last effort of the season, the Eagles slipped to the Firehawks 0-9.
Just ten minutes of play into the first half, the Redhawks set the tone for the Eagles' final match.
AU was able to hold Tennessee Southern to only two goals within the first 45 minutes, as goalkeeper Maliya Crump racked up 14 saves this half. Crump held a notable save percentage of 85.7% in the first period.
It was in the second half where the Eagles slipped, unable to hold the Redhawks back.
It was a scoreless second period for AU, as the Redhawks continued to pursue the net, putting in seven additional goals.
The match ended 0-9, placing the Eagles' final record at 3-14-2 on the 2022 season.
The Redhawks are ranked #1 in the country in the NAIA, proving to be a justified competitor for the Eagles.
* Goalkeeper Maliya Crump racked up 14 saves on the afternoon
She stopped 12 in the first half, and 3 during the second period
* Delaney Long, Sydney Tucker, and Maliya Crump each tallied a full 90 minutes of playing time
*Crump earned a save percentage of 85.7% in the first half
Saturday afternoon was the final competition of the Eagles' 2022 campaign.
The team was tested this season with high levels of competition, and will return for action next year as they partake in their 2023 season.
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