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Eli Soderberg 10-23-24
1
UNC Pembroke PEM (8-3-3, 7-0-3)
2
Winner Wingate WIN (8-2-3, 5-1-1)
UNC Pembroke PEM
(8-3-3, 7-0-3)
1
Final
2
Wingate WIN
(8-2-3, 5-1-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
UNC Pembroke PEM 0 1 1
Wingate WIN 0 2 2

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

Soccer Falls To Wingate 2-1 In Top-10 Regional Matchup

WINGATE – Eli Soderberg found the equalizer for the Braves in the 63rd minute, but Wingate found the game-winner in the 80th minute to give the hosts a 2-1 victory in a matchup between two top-ten regionally ranked squads Wednesday evening in Wingate.

The Braves (8-3-3, 7-0-3 CC), who entered the contest ranked seventh in the Southeast Region, fell to to 6-9-2 in the all-time series with the Bulldogs (8-2-3, 5-1-1 SAC), who came in ranked ninth in the region.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
61' Wingate's Yasmin Cowley's service into the box found the foot of Audar Halldorsdottir, who volleyed it into the back of the net to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead.
63' Eli Soderberg won the race to a Wingate pass back to its goalkeeper and tapped it home to find the equalizer.
80' Wingate's Hinako Aoki played a centering pass that found the head of Katie Durham, who redirected it home to give the Bulldogs the game-winner.
TOP BRAVES
+ Eli Soderberg made good on her only shot on goal, recording the lone Braves goal.
+ Maria Cancio and Anna Grossheim each turned in team-highs in shots (4) and shots on goal (2).
NOTABLES
+ Soderberg scored her third goal in as many matches.
+ Each side tallied 14 shots, with the Braves leading in shots on goal 6-5.
   
UP NEXT
UNCP will return to Conference Carolinas play Saturday, as they host King for Senior Day. Kickoff is set for 1 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/Bra8esClub or email braves.club@uncp.edu.
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