PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The American Athletic Conference completed a strong week of women's soccer on Sunday with 14 points on the day. Temple, ECU, Houston and Cincinnati all posted wins while Tulsa and SMU battled through two scoreless overtimes for points.
Sunday, August 27
HIGHLIGHTS
UConn 0, Boston College 2
UConn lost 2-0 at Boston College on Sunday afternoon at the Newton Campus Soccer Field.
The Huskies recorded six of its eight shots after halftime with a pair of chances in the early minutes of the second half. Sophia Danyko-Kulchycky and Liane Keegans each had three shots for UConn. The team earned four corner kicks but could not convert on any of the opportunities.
Up next, the Huskies return home to Joseph J. Morrone Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Temple 3, Delaware State 0
Temple earned its second victory of the weekend with a strong performance against Delaware State. The Owls tallied three goals and commanded the contest against the Hornets, recording their second shutout in a row.
Kerri McGinley struck first for the Owls, scoring in the second minute of the match. Sophomore midfielder Emma Wilkins logged her second goal of the season off a penalty kick in the 21st minute. The Owls' third goal came in the 81st minute. Junior defender Emily Keitel seized an opportunity and blasted a shot straight to the right upper 90 from 40 yards out.
Temple returns home to the Temple Sports Complex to take on Maryland on Friday, August 31 at 7 p.m.
No. 23/14 UCF 0, No. 4/3 North Carolina 1
Facing its second ranked opponent in as many games, UCF women's soccer team came up short against North Carolina, dropping a 1-0 decision to the Tar Heels at the Finley Fields South on Sunday afternoon.
UCF had a strong showing by its defense to begin the match. Despite the defensive effort, was able to tally a marker in the 16th minute. The Knights began to rally on the offensive end, but we unable to find the equalizer.
Next up, the Knights head to Miami for a 6 p.m. contest against the Hurricanes on Sept. 2.
Tulsa 1, Illinois State 1 (2OT)
Tulsa and Illinois State battled it out on the pitch for 110 minutes, but the game ended in a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon at the Hurricane Soccer and Track Stadium.
ISU maintained a 1-0 lead until freshman Alijah Oliver knocked in her first collegiate goal from one yard out off a cross from Mia Darden to tie the score at 1-1 in the 68th minute. Neither team found the back of the net in the final 22 minutes of regulation or either 10-minute overtime period to end the contest in a tie.
Tulsa returns to action on Friday, August 31 against Arkansas State. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. at the Hurricane Stadium.
ECU 2, Davidson 1
After trailing at halftime, the ECU women's soccer team used a pair of second-half goals to defeat Davidson 2-1 on Sunday afternoon in Johnson Stadium.
In the second half, ECU upped the offensive pressure as they tried to get back into the game. Kim Sanford, normally a center back, was moved into a forward role early in the second half and it paid dividends when the sophomore pounced on a loose ball in the Davidson box and lashed a one-time shot into the back of the net to tie the game. Seven minutes later, Sanford helped ECU take the lead. Off a Davidson goal kick, Sanford won a header and directed it back towards the Wildcat goal where Jenna Dages broke in behind the Davidson defense for a breakaway and eventual game-winning goal.
ECU will next travel to Richmond for a match on Thursday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Houston 2, Incarnate Word 0
Houston closed out the second week of regular-season action with a 2-0 win over Incarnate Word Sunday evening in San Antonio.
The Cougars got on the board early for the second straight game with the help of Olivia Lee. The sophomore notched her second career goal inside the 21st minute on a corner kick, assisted by Mia Brascia.
Houston will remain on the road with a pair of road matches in California next week against California Baptist on Aug. 31 and UC Riverside on Sept. 2.
Cincinnati 1, Northern Kentucky 0 (OT)
Jill Vetere played the role of hero Sunday night as she netted the game-winning goal in overtime off a corner kick from Dee Picou to send Cincinnati to a 1-0 victory over visiting Northern Kentucky in the third edition of the Riverboat Rivalry played at Gettler Stadium.
The Bearcats are currently on a 15-match undefeated streak at home after winning, 2-1, over Temple to close out the 2016 season and going 8-0-3 last year before moving to 3-0-0 at home this year. The record streak is 23 in a row (1983-86).
The Bearcats return to the road for one match this week as they renew their series with Notre Dame as the two sides will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. on South Bend, Ind.
SMU 2, TCU 2 (2OT)
A pair of SMU freshman punched home early goals as the Mustangs went on to draw TCU, 2-2, Sunday night at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium. Just as she did the last time out against Rice, Courtney Sebazco found the back of the net as everyone was getting settled, this time with a 7th minute goal from long distance. Katina Tsapos had the assist on the score.
The Mustangs made it 2-0 in the 20th minute when newcomer Celiana Torres collected a loose ball in the box and buried her first collegiate goal. The two quick scores came against a TCU defense that hadn't allowed a single goal in any of its first three games. The Horned Frogs were able to fight back to force extra time but SMU held true in OT for the point.
Next up, the Mustangs return to Westcott Field for a two-game homestand starting on Sunday with a 7 p.m. meeting with Houston Baptist and concluding the following Sunday against FIU.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
| THURSDAY 8.30.18 |
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Rutgers |
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UConn |
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7 p.m. |
Storrs, Conn. |
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Detroit Mercy |
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USF |
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7 p.m. |
Tampa, Fla. |
Live Stats Live Video |
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Cincinnati |
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Notre Dame |
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7 p.m. |
South Bend, Ind. |
Live Stats Live Video TV:ACC Network Extra |
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ECU |
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Richmond |
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7:30 p.m. |
Richmond, Va. |
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Memphis |
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UAB |
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8 p.m. |
Birmingham, Ala. |