CLEVELAND, Ga. (Oct. 13, 2018) – Jennifer McCall's goal in the 108th minute secured the Truett McConnell University women's soccer team's Appalachian Athletic Conference undefeated streak. The double overtime victory over the Milligan College Buffaloes tallied the Lady Bears' seventh straight shutout and 10th straight win.
TMU defeated the Buffs 1-0 to improve to 11-1, 9-0 AAC on the year while Milligan dropped to 5-6-1, 4-4 AAC.
BY THE NUMBERS
According to the box score, the Lady Bears dominated Saturday's match. TMU outshot the Buffs 17-6 in the first half, 19-1 in the second half, 4-3 in the first overtime period and 6-0 in the second overtime period (46-10 overall, 17-5 on goal). TMU also earned nine corner kicks in comparison to Milligan's two.
The Lady Bears now rank number one in NAIA DI in shutouts per game (0.820) and number three in total shutouts (9). TMU leads the conference in goals per game (3.82), assists per game (2.36), shots per game (21.91), shots on goal per game (11.64) and goals allowed per game (0.27).
J. McCALL'S GOAL
With just 1:14 remaining, Jessica Lanier placed the ball perfectly for J. McCall to net the golden goal beating two defenders and Milligan's keeper to the pass.
COACH'S COMMENTS
"That was a really cool game," Head Coach David McDowell said. "Fun to watch! Milligan played very well with a lot of energy and ability. And for a moment I thought things weren't going our way. But one of the many things about our team is their belief. They never give up and today showed how much they trust each other and will always keep going. I can't speak enough about the quality of each person in this team. I am really proud of them."
LEADERS
Megan McCall led with 14 shots, six on goal, while Lanier followed with 11 shots. Freshman Lydia Williams tallied four, two on goal, and Marissa Harkins and Carson Bayte had three apiece. All of Harkins' shots came from corner kicks.
UP NEXT
TMU will be back on the road on Tuesday, Oct. 16, to face Point University at 7:00 p.m., and again on Friday, Oct. 19, to face St. Andrews University.
