PEMBROKE – Rilee Seering's goal in the 64
th minute of action gave the UNC Pembroke soccer team a lead that it would not relinquish as the Braves defeated North Greenville, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon at Lumbee River EMC Stadium.
The result marked the third-straight win for the Braves (4-3-0, 4-0-0 CC) who have now captured both meetings with North Greenville as well. The setback snapped a two-game win streak for the Crusaders (3-3-2, 2-1-0 CC) who were handed their first league loss of the season as well.
| TOP BRAVES |
+Rilee Seering attempted a career-high 12 shots, including four on target. Seering's goal was her first game-winning goal of the season, as well as her team-leading fifth goal of the campaign.
+ Ilaya Bigford recorded her second goal of the season in 21 minutes of action.
+ Anna Grossheim has now scored at least one point (goal or assist) in each of the last three contests.
+ Chiara Coppin registered her third clean sheet of the season. |
| NOTABLES |
+ UNC Pembroke attempted a season-high 31 shots. The last time the Braves registered more than 30 shots was a 32-shot performance against Barton in 2019.
+ UNCP held a 31-11 advantage in shots on Saturday. The Braves tallied just10 shots on goal, however, while the Crusaders logged three shots on target. |
| UP NEXT |
| The Braves will step out of conference play on Monday when they welcome Shaw (1-4) to Pembroke. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Lumbee River EMC Stadium. Admission to all home UNCP Soccer games is free. |
