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Mercy Bell 10-21-23
2
Winner UNC Pembroke UNCP (9-3-2, 7-1-2 CC)
1
Barton BC (4-5-4, 4-4-3 CC)
Winner
UNC Pembroke UNCP
(9-3-2, 7-1-2 CC)
2
Final
1
Barton BC
(4-5-4, 4-4-3 CC)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
UNC Pembroke UNCP 1 1 2
Barton BC 1 0 1

Game Recap: Soccer | | Alex Pearce, Assistant Athletic Communications Director

Braves Tame Bulldogs In Key Conference Win

WILSON – Mercy Bell's brace was just enough for the UNC Pembroke soccer team to pick up a key Conference Carolinas win Saturday evening at Truist Stadium. The Black & Gold is now three points clear of Francis Marion for first place in the division race with two regular season matches remaining. 

Anna Grossheim recorded the assist on Bell's game-winner.

The Braves (9-3-2, 7-1-2 CC) moved to 13-3-1 in the all-time series against the Bulldogs (4-5-4, 4-4-3 CC), and has now reeled off 11 straight victories against Barton. The win takes UNCP's unbeaten streak out to eight games, and have not been on the wrong side of a match in over a month.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
21' Mercy Bell took on a slew of Barton defenders before finally freeing herself for a shot from the top of the box, which she struck perfectly top-shelf to beat the Bulldog goalkeeper to start the scoring.
45' A Maddie Underwood corner kick snuck through traffic and found the head of Anna Fretwell, who redirected it home to knot the match 1-1.
74' Bell took a through ball from Anna Grossheim and put away a left-footed shot from a tough angle to notch the game-winner.
 
TOP BRAVES
+ Sophomore Mercy Bell tallied four shots, with three on goal to go along with her brace.
+ Senior Anna Grossheim recorded six shots, with five on goal; both match-highs. She also recorded her league-leading 10th assist of the season.
NOTABLES
+ Bell's two goals give her 18 on the season, putting her atop the NCAA D2 leaderboard for goals.
+ Chiara Coppin allowed one or fewer goals in a full-time appearance for the 36th time in her career.
+ The Black & Gold outshot their opponent for the 12th time in 14 matches this season.
   
UP NEXT
UNCP will return home Tuesday, October 24 for a pivotal Conference Carolinas and intra-division matchup with Francis Marion. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at LREMC Stadium.
 
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BACK THE BRAVES
Fans can help support the UNC Pembroke Soccer program by joining the Braves Club. To find out more information about the Braves Club, visit UNCPBraves.com/BravesClub or email braves.club@uncp.edu.
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