LEBANON, Tenn. - Despite scoring the first goal of the match, the USCB women's soccer team fell in overtime to No. 21 Cumberland, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium.
Inside The Box Score
Madison Foshee - one goal, first goal of 2021, fifth career goal, five total shots
Madeline Matusik and Kristin Beltestad - one assist eachÂ
Synne Bye-Andersen - three shots, two shots on goal
Mariah Ruckdeschel - first appearance in net in 2021, 91 minutes, 10 saves, 24 shots faced
USCB and Cumberland combined for 44 shots and 18 shots on goal
How It Happened
USCB took the challenge to drive eight hours and play the No. 21 team in the country - and what a game it was.
USCB started the game the better of the two teams dominating possession and getting a well-earned goal in the 16th minute.Â
Squandering chances to double the lead, the game evened out after 25 minutes until halftime.Â
The second half continued like the end of the first with both teams having opportunities to find the twine.Â
One the best chances came in the 60th minute with a one-on-one opportunity that USCB failed to capitalize on.
Unfortunately, seven mites later Cumberland scored off a free kick in the 67th minute to tie the game at 1-all.Â
The game continued to go back-and-forth after Cumberland scored with both teams taking even shots at each other's net.Â
With the game going into overtime, it was an opportunity for either team to finish the game with a goal.Â
Unfortunately, the match ended in the first minute of overtime off yet another free kick from distance from the Phoenix. The ball found the net, as a Cumberland player directed the ball on goal after USCB won the initial header.
The Sand Sharks showed, yet again, they can compete with the elite programs in the country.
Team Record Updates
USCB - 3-2 overall
No. 21 Cumberland - 4-1 overall
What's Next?
Following its three-game roadswing, the Sand Sharks will now return home for four straight games at Fin Land Field beginning on Thursday, Sept. 16 versus Allen. Kickoff versus the Yellow Jackets is set for 1 p.m.
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