PROVIDENCE, R.I. - UConn picked up its second win of the season and did so in impressive fashion as the Huskies erupted for four goals to give Ole Miss its second loss of the season, 4-3. Houston, Memphis, No. 20/19 USF and Tulsa joined UConn as Friday winners.
Results
UConn 4, Ole Miss 3
The UConn women's soccer team snapped out of an offensive slump in a big way on Friday afternoon by scoring four goals en route to a 4-3 win against Ole Miss. UConn entered the match with a three-game scoreless streak dating back to its last win vs. CCSU (Aug. 23) but the Huskies broke out with a season-high four tallies, the most for a UConn team since Nov. 12, 2016 in the NCAA Tournament vs Albany.
Junior Erin Spillane had quite a day for the Huskies by recording her first career brace and put UConn on top in the fifth minute. Spillane received a pass from sophomore Melina Couzis that the Rebels defense could not clear out. The River Vale, N.J. native chipped it over a charging keeper to make it 1-0 Huskies. It was the first time this season that UConn scored first.
The Huskies move to 2-5 on the season and carry momentum into a Sunday matchup against Arkansas at 2 p.m.
USF 2, Navy 1
Junior striker Evelyne Viens scored the equalizer and the game-winner in USF's 2-1 victory over Navy on Friday night.
The Mids took an early lead when they scored a header off of a corner kick in the sixth minute. Viens responded with the tying tally for USF in the 11th minute when she picked up a pass from sophomore Katie Kitching (Bedale, England) and dribbled inside the 18-yard box before sending in a low shot. Exactly 11 minutes later, freshman Sydny Nasello earned her second assist of the season when she fed the ball to Viens, who netted a goal from just outside the left corner of the 6-yard box.
The Bulls will take on Delaware for a neutral match at Navy on Sunday at noon.
Memphis 2, Rice 0
Behind a strong defensive showing and timely offense, the Memphis women's soccer team opened the Rice Tournament with a 2-0 shutout against the host Owls Friday night at Holloway Field.
Sophomores Samantha Murphy and Clarissa Larisey tallied goals, while sophomore goalkeeper Elizabeth Moberg and the Memphis defense collected the Tigers' fifth shutout of the season.
The Tigers will close the Rice Tournament with a Sunday matchup against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. Kickoff for the weekend finale is set for 11 a.m.
Tulsa 3, Louisiana 1
The Golden Hurricane earned a 3-1 win over Louisiana on Friday night in the Rice Invitational at Holloway Field in Houston, Texas.
Reagan Whitlow scored her first goal of the season as she headed in a corner kick taken by Anna Williams at the 52:09 mark. Just under three minutes later Mia Darden added a score for TU as she went one-on-one with Louisiana keeper Mackenzie Lee and scored from inside the 18-yard box.
Gwen Mummert got one back for the Ragin' Cajuns in the 70th minute as she headed in a shot from just a few yards out. Williams gave Tulsa a 3-1 lead with her third goal on the year in the 87th minute off a cross from Alijah Oliver.
Tulsa will return to action on Sunday, September 9 beginning at 2:00 pm against Rice in the final game of the Invitational.
Houston 2, Sam Houston 1 (OT)
A golden goal in the 98thminute from Desiree Bowen lifted Houston to 2-1 overtime victory over Sam Houston State Friday evening at the Carl Lewis Complex.
Sam Houston State got out to an early lead, scoring inside the sixth minute. With time dwindling down, Houston made its way downfield and a quick pass from Nolin Packer to Amy Nguyen resulted in Houston and Sam Houston State heading into the break tied 1-1.
Houston will return to action on Sunday Sept. 9 against McNeese State at the Carl Lewis Complex. Game time is slate for 5 p.m.
Temple 0, Lehigh 2
Temple (3-3) battled the elements and a tough Lehigh team in Bethlehem but ultimately fell to the Mountain Hawks, 2-0.
After a scoreless first half, Lehigh scored two goals within three minutes of each other. Rebecca Van Siclen struck in the 53
rd minute and forward Courtney Supp in the 56th. Goalkeeper Morgan Basileo got a piece of Supp's shot, but the weather conditions played a factor as the slick ball slipped through her gloves. Aisha Brown recorded a team save to prevent a Lehigh goal in the 71st minute. Brown dispelled a sure score just before the goal line after Basileo came off her line to contest the shot.
The Owls look to bounce back and earn their fourth win of the season on Sunday, Sept. 9. They travel to Boston College to face the Eagles at 1 p.m.
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