Sunday, August 22
Boiling Springs, N.C.
1:00 PM
Gardner-Webb University
0-2
1
vs
3
The Citadel
1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| GWU Women's Soccer | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Photo by: © GWU Photo Team
Gardner-Webb Women’s Soccer Falls to The Citadel in Home Opener, 3-1
August 22, 2021 | Women's Soccer
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – On Saturday afternoon The Gardner-Webb women's soccer team hosted The Citadel in their home opener at Greene-Harbison Stadium. The Runnin' Bulldogs took their second loss in a row this season, this time to the Citadel. As the final score was 3-1, Bulldogs.
The Citadel managed to strike first in the 27th and 36th minutes of match play to give them a 2-nil lead over the Runnin' Bulldogs.
In an attempt to bounce back, Freshman Livi Tanzer scored her first career goal for the Red and Black in the 61st minute of match play off of a pass from teammate Maddie Turlington. Making it a 2-1 game as they tried to close in on The Citadel.
Exactly ten minutes later in the 71st minute of play, the Bulldogs of The Citadel found the net to make it a 3-1 game and take home the eventual win at the end of regulation time.
The Citadel paced with 20 total shots, splitting them evenly between the two halves. GWU only took nine shots over the full 90 minutes. Turlington led with five total shots, and had three of those on goal.
Goalkeeper Katelyn Kellogg had a total of eight saves in today's matchup, while only allowing three goals against.
Gardner-Webb Women's Soccer will be back in action on Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m., as they are set for a road trip against UNC Charlotte.
For the latest on Gardner-Webb Women's Soccer, follow @gwuwsoc on social media or visit GWUSports.com.
The Citadel managed to strike first in the 27th and 36th minutes of match play to give them a 2-nil lead over the Runnin' Bulldogs.
In an attempt to bounce back, Freshman Livi Tanzer scored her first career goal for the Red and Black in the 61st minute of match play off of a pass from teammate Maddie Turlington. Making it a 2-1 game as they tried to close in on The Citadel.
Exactly ten minutes later in the 71st minute of play, the Bulldogs of The Citadel found the net to make it a 3-1 game and take home the eventual win at the end of regulation time.
The Citadel paced with 20 total shots, splitting them evenly between the two halves. GWU only took nine shots over the full 90 minutes. Turlington led with five total shots, and had three of those on goal.
Goalkeeper Katelyn Kellogg had a total of eight saves in today's matchup, while only allowing three goals against.
Gardner-Webb Women's Soccer will be back in action on Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m., as they are set for a road trip against UNC Charlotte.
For the latest on Gardner-Webb Women's Soccer, follow @gwuwsoc on social media or visit GWUSports.com.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
CIT
GWUWSOC
Goals
3
1
Shots
20
9
Shots on Goal
11
4
Saves
3
8
Corners
3
3
Fouls
9
9
Scoring Plays
Madden, Alex
Assisted By: Yosue, Suzuka
GOAL by CIT Madden, Alex (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Yosue, Suzuka.
27:12
Yosue, Suzuka
Assisted By: Ford, Ani , Saldivar, Sophie
GOAL by CIT Yosue, Suzuka, Assist by Ford, Ani and Saldivar, Sophie.
36:22
TANZER, Livi
Assisted By: TURLINGTON, Maddie
GOAL by GWUWSOC TANZER, Livi, Assist by TURLINGTON, Maddie.
61:01
Saldivar, Sophie
GOAL by CIT Saldivar, Sophie.
71:29
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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