Tartans Secure First Place in UAA Despite 1-0 Setback Against Emory
Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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#24 Emory (11-1-6, 2-1-4 UAA) | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
#4 Carnegie Mellon (14-2-0, 5-2-0 UAA) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
#24 Emory
Game Statistics | #24 Emory | #4 Carnegie Mellon |
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Shots (on goal) | 5 (5) | 9 (4) |
Saves | 4 | 4 |
Fouls | 16 | 11 |
Corner Kicks | 2 | 5 |
Offsides | 0 | 1 |
(PITTSBURGH, Pa.) - The No. 4 Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team (14-2, 5-2) secured first place in the University Athletic Association (UAA) on Saturday evening despite a 1-0 setback against No. 24 Emory University (11-1-6, 2-1-4), marking the program's first-ever UAA Championship.
The first half ended in a tie of 0-0. The Tartans had multiple close attempts at the goal by freshman Tori Iatarola (West Dundee, Ill./Loyola Academy) and senior Savina Reid (Briarcliff Manor, N.Y./Briarcliff).
In the 69th minute of play, the Eagles found the back of the net as forward Emily Feldman turned and dribbled the ball before striking a shot low to the far post past Tartan sophomore keeper Katie Liston (Lakewood, Ohio/Montessori HS at University Circle).
The Tartans had shots in the second half by Iatarola, Reid, and senior Lauren Simicich (Floral Park, N.Y./Floral Park Memorial).
Despite the loss, the Tartans outshot the Eagles 9-5 and had the advantage in cornerkicks, 5-2.
With the UAA Championship, the Tartans earn automatic qualification to the NCAA Championship Tournament. The NCAA selection show will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10. Click here to watch the show!