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Winner Francis Marion University FMU (11-2-4, 8-1-3)
1
UNC Pembroke UNCP (9-4-4, 8-0-4)
Winner
Francis Marion University FMU
(11-2-4, 8-1-3)
2
Final
1
UNC Pembroke UNCP
(9-4-4, 8-0-4)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Francis Marion University FMU 1 1 2
UNC Pembroke UNCP 0 1 1

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

Soccer Drops 2-1 Heartbreaker To Francis Marion In Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals

BROWNS SUMMIT – Anna Grossheim's goal in the 71st minute gave UNC Pembroke the equalizer, but JG Garon's goal with 51 seconds remaining gave the Patriots the win in Conference Carolinas Tournament semifinal action Friday afternoon at Truist Soccer Complex.

Grossheim tied the UNCP career record for goals with her 44th. 

The Braves (9-4-4) moved to 5-7-5 in the all-time series with the Patriots (11-2-4), while also falling to 7-1 in Conference Carolinas Tournament matches.

The Black & Gold must now rely on an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament. The selection show is set for Monday night at 7 p.m. and will be streamed on NCAA.com.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
3' FMU's Krystina Syragakis had her shot blocked by Anna Bass, but the deflection went to a wide open Tehya Dave', who found the back of the net from just outside the six-yard box to give the Patriots an early 1-0 lead.
71' Anna Grossheim netted a rare Olimpico goal on a Braves corner kick to knot the match at 1-1.
90' Syragakis once again had her shot blocked, while the deflection went to an open JG Garon in front of the net who sent it home to give the Patriots the game-winner.
TOP BRAVES
+ Anna Grossheim scored UNCP's lone goal, while tallying a game-high four shots and a game-high tying two shots on goal.
+ Anna Bass tied her career high with six saves.
NOTABLES
+ The Braves tallied 14 shots with nine on goal, while Francis Marion recorded 15 shots with eight on goal.
+ Anna Grossheim tied UNCP Hall of Famer Melanie Cobb's career record for goals scored with her 44th.
   
UP NEXT
The Black & Gold must now rely on an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament. The selection show is set for Monday night at 7 p.m. and will be streamed on NCAA.com.
 
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