PEMBROKE –The UNC Pembroke soccer team held a 1-0 lead for nearly 83 minutes of action before Lander scored the equalizer in the 88
th-minute, but after double overtime the match ended in a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon at Lumbee River EMC Stadium.
The outcome marks the third double overtime match this season for the Braves (6-2-1 PBC) but the first tie of the season. The result for the Bearcats (2-6-1 PBC) was the third straight overtime outing, which also snapped a four-game losing streak.
| SCORING SUMMARY |
| 5' |
Alexis Pittman took advantage of a foul inside the box and drilled the penalty kick out of reach of the goalie. |
| 88' |
Gracie Beeson played a ball against two defenders and poked the ball in the net. |
| TOP BRAVES |
+ Alexis Pittman netted the only goal on the afternoon. It is the fifth goal this season, but the first since March 7. Pittman attempted a team-high five shots, including three on goal.
+ Anna Grossheim and Nona Borden each had three different shot attempts including two shots on goal.
+ Chiara Coppin matched a season-best four saves. |
| NOTABLES |
+ The Black & Gold outshot Lander 24-12. The Braves also held a 10-5 advantage with shots on goal.
+ Lander attempted three shots in the first overtime period and limited UNCP to just one look at the goal.
+ The 24 shots by the Braves marked a season-high. |
| UP NEXT |
| The Braves will close out the regular season when they welcome #4 Flagler (4-0-1, 3-0-1 PBC) to Pembroke on Thursday for a makeup contest. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Lumbee River EMC Stadium. |
