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Maria Cancio vs. FMU 10-24-23
3
Francis Marion FMU (7-4-4, 4-3-4)
3
UNC Pembroke UNCP (9-3-3, 7-1-3)
Francis Marion FMU
(7-4-4, 4-3-4)
3
Final
3
UNC Pembroke UNCP
(9-3-3, 7-1-3)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Francis Marion FMU 1 2 3
UNC Pembroke UNCP 1 2 3

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

Braves Rally For Draw Against Francis Marion

PEMBROKE – A Maria Cancio goal in the 89th minute helped rally UNC Pembroke soccer to a 3-3 tie against Francis Marion Tuesday night at LREMC Stadium. 

Abigail Lowry put the Braves ahead 1-0, but the Patriots answered with three unanswered goals before the Black & Gold mounted their comeback. Mercy Bell's 19th goal of the year tied the single-season school record before Cancio notched the equalizer. Anna Grossheim tied the single-season school record with her 11th assist of the season. Bell and Ashleigh Harris also recorded assists on the night.

The Braves (9-3-3, 7-1-3 CC) moved to 5-7-3 in the all-time series against the Patriots (7-4-4, 4-3-4 CC), and have now battled to a draw in the last three matchups with Francis Marion.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
21' Anna Grossheim's service found Mercy Bell, who headed it to Abigail Lowry, who turned and buried a strike to put the Braves up 1-0.
39' A loose ball rattled around in front of the net before FMU's Kristina Syragakis finally got free for a shot and got just enough of it to send it home to knot the score at 1-1.
48' A Syragakis corner found the head of Jen Bartlett, who brought it down in traffic and touched it to the back of the net to give the visitors the lead 2-1.
52' A failed clearance by the Braves found the left foot of FMU's JG Garon, who fired a strike from just outside the box that snuck in and made it 3-1 Patriots.
58' Ashleigh Harris made a move to get free down the left side, then delivered a perfect service across the box to Bell who one-touched it home to cut the deficit to one.
89' Maria Cancio climbed the ladder and headed a loose ball just past the Patriots goalkeeper to give the Braves the equalizer.
 
TOP BRAVES
+ Senior Anna Grossheim led the way with eight shots and five shots on goal, both match-highs, to go along with her record-tying assist.
+ Sophomore Mercy Bell tallied four shots, with four on goal, to accompany her record-tying goal.
NOTABLES
+ UNCP outshot Francis Marion 23-9 on the night.
+ The Braves had more shots on goal than their opponent had shots for the eighth time in 15 matches this season.
+ The Black & Gold still control their destiny for a Conference Carolinas division title, as the Braves only need a win or a Patriots loss on Saturday.
   
UP NEXT
UNCP will hit the road for its last regular season game Saturday, October 28 to face Mount Olive. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Amon Field.
 
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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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