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Mercy Bell
2
Chowan CU (3-6-1, 1-4-1)
3
Winner UNC Pembroke UNCP (6-2-2, 5-0-2)
Chowan CU
(3-6-1, 1-4-1)
2
Final
3
UNC Pembroke UNCP
(6-2-2, 5-0-2)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Chowan CU 1 1 2
UNC Pembroke UNCP 0 3 3

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

Soccer Wins Back-And-Forth Thriller Against Chowan 3-2

PEMBROKE – Chowan jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the 21st minute, but two second-half Mercy Bell goals and a game-winner from Eli Soderberg led to a 3-2 intra-division win in Conference Carolinas action Tuesday night at LREMC Stadium.

Bell broke UNCP Hall of Famer Melanie Cobb's school career record with her 10th multi-goal match.

The Braves (6-2-2, 5-0-2 CC) moved to 12-1-0 in the all-time series with the Hawks (3-6-1, 1-4-1 CC), and have now won 12 straight in the series since dropping the very first matchup all the way back in 2002.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
21' Chowan's Natasha Bailey played a beautiful ball on to Regan Jackson, who converted from the center of the penalty area to give the Hawks the early 1-nil lead. 
65' Mercy Bell regained possession, made a move to get free and fired a perfect strike into the top-left corner to beat the Chowan goalkeeper to even the score at 1-1.
74' Bell took control of a failed Chowan clearance, cut back and sent a left-footed strike into the back of net to give the Braves a 2-1 lead.
76' Chowan answered right back as Laura Hulme's ball found the foot of Abigail Simon, who fired a shot on target that glanced off a UNCP defender and found the back of the net to even the match at 2-2.
79' Eli Soderberg gained control of a loose ball and fired a world-class strike side net from 20 yards out to give the Braves its game-winner.
 
TOP BRAVES
+ Mercy Bell recorded a brace, making good on both of her shots on goal.
+ Anna Grossheim tallied match highs in shots (7) and shots on goal (4).
NOTABLES
+ Bell broke the UNCP career record for multi-goal games with her 10th.
+ UNCP recorded 22 shots, with 11 on goal, while limiting Chowan to just nine shots, with six on frame.
+ The Braves earned 11 corner kicks, while holding the Hawks to just one.
   
UP NEXT
UNCP will continue Conference Carolinas play Saturday, October 12, as they hit the road to take on Francis Marion for a crucial division matchup. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. at Murray G. Hartzler Soccer 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/Bra8esClub or email braves.club@uncp.edu.
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