PEMBROKE –
Anna Grossheim's goal just 13 seconds into the contest gave the UNC Pembroke soccer team an early advantage that it never relinquished as the Braves went on to win 4-1 over Southern Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon at Lumbee River EMC Stadium.
The victory for the Braves (12-3-0, 10-0-0 CC) marked the 11
th consecutive win this season, which now matches a program best run of success originally posted by the 2008 squad. The setback for the Warriors (2-11-1, 2-8-0 CC) marked the fourth-straight loss this season.
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+ Grossheim's goal 13 seconds into play marked the fastest goal in program history. Grossheim bested teammate Rilee Seering's goal just 19 seconds into the win over Chowan earlier this season. The freshman has now logged 11 goals this season.
+ Alexis Pittman tallied her fifth goal of the season. The senior's goal was her first since a 5-0 victory at King.
+ Kennedy Rucker and Brianna De Coteau each recorded their first goals of the season. It was the second career goal for Rucker, but the first collegiate goal for De Coteau. |
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+ UNCP's 11-game win streak matches the longest in program history. The 2008 squad strung together 11-straight wins from October 1 to November 7. The 2016 squad registered a program-best 12-game unbeaten streak from September 2014 to October 26.
+ The Braves have now outscored opponents, 44-6, over the last 11 contests.
+ The Black & Gold registered a season-best 40 shots. 21 of which were on target - also a season high.
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| UP NEXT |
| The Braves will be back in action on Wednesday for Senior Night with a matchup of the top two Conference Carolinas teams when Mount Olive (12-0-2, 7-0-1 CC) makes the trip to Pembroke. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. at Lumbee River EMC Stadium. Admission to all home UNCP soccer games is free. |
