Box Score BROWNS SUMMIT – An Ashleigh Harris goal and a strong defensive effort propelled the Braves soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Barton and into the Conference Carolinas Tournament championship on Friday night at the Truist Soccer Complex at Bryan Park. The Black & Gold will play #2 seeded Belmont Abbey on Sunday afternoon.

Maria Cancio had the assist on the game-winner.

The Braves (11-3-3, 8-1-3 CC) moved to 14-3-1 in the all-time series against the Bulldogs (7-5-5, 4-4-4 CC), and has now reeled off 12 straight victories against Barton. The win takes UNCP's unbeaten streak out to 11 games, and have not tasted defeat since September 19. UNCP is now 6-0 all-time in Conference Carolinas Tournament matches.
 

SCORING SUMMARY
61'	Maria Cancio played a perfect ball to Ashleigh Harris into the left side of the box, and Harris did the rest as she snuck a left-footed strike just past the diving Bulldog goalkeeper.

 

TOP BRAVES

+ Senior Ashleigh Harris led the way with her game-winner, to go along with four shots. + Sophomore Mercy Bell had six shots with two on goal, both match-highs.

NOTABLES

+ Harris scored for the second-straight match, and has now tallied five goals in the last six games. + Chiara Coppin allowed one or fewer goals in a full-time appearance for the 38th time in her career. + The Black & Gold outshot their opponent for the 15th time in 17 matches this season, limiting the Bulldogs to seven total shots, with only two on goal.

   

UP NEXT

UNCP will go for their third-consecutive Conference Carolinas Tournament championship on Sunday against Belmont Abbey. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. at Truist Soccer Complex at Bryan Park.

 

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