UNCW Women's Soccer Falls to No. 25 Ohio State in Close 1-0 Match
The women's soccer team from UNCW faced off against No. 25 Ohio State in a close match that ended with a 1-0 victory for Ohio State. The only goal of the game came from an own goal by UNCW in the 33rd minute. UNCW's record now stands at 2-2 for the season, while Ohio State is at 1-1-1. Ohio State had a significant advantage in total shots, with a 12-3 lead, and both teams had six corner kicks each during the match.
The game remained scoreless for the first 30 minutes until Ohio State managed to score off a deflection near the six-yard box, taking a 1-0 lead. In the second half, freshman goalkeeper Zoë Anderson came in as a substitute and made three crucial saves to keep the score at 1-0. UNCW players Hailey Longwell, Ayanna Parker, and Allie Planeaux all had shots during the game, while Reese Bodas, Alyssa Chuderewicz, and Ava Chuderewicz played the full 90 minutes for UNCW.
Looking ahead, the Seahawks will be heading to Greenville, North Carolina, to take on East Carolina on August 28 at 6 p.m. It will be another opportunity for UNCW to showcase their skills and bounce back from the tough loss against Ohio State.