WALESKA, Ga. (Sept. 23, 2020) – The Truett McConnell University women's soccer team traveled to Reinhardt University on Wednesday evening for their second game of the season. After TMU tied it up in the second half (1-1), junior Sydney League found the back of the net to clinch the 2-1 win over the Eagles in the first overtime period, which moved the Lady Bears to 1-0-1 on the year.
 
PLAY BY PLAY
While both teams accounted for a total of seven shots throughout the first half, the Eagles were capable of scoring first within the first 13 minutes to lead by one at halftime (0-1). However, it only took two minutes into the second half for League to cross the ball into the box and allow sophomore Ashley McCown to tie it up with her first TMU career goal (1-1).
 
Although the Eagles managed to outshoot by three the rest of the second half, sophomore Ashleigh Smitherman had a notable shot that bounced off the crossbar.
 
Overtime saw the Eagles take the first two shots; however, it was sophomore Madison Wright's through ball to League in the 98th minute that sealed the deal (2-1).
 
LEADERS
 
League and McCown led the way with three shots apiece, while Smitherman and freshman Natalie Alamri each followed with two. Tori Wilson and Nadia Basto added one shot apiece.
 
Freshman Addy Galason earned her first career win in the goal with six saves.
 
UP NEXT
 
The Lady Bears will host Union College for their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 p.m.  TMU will also host AAC foe Columbia College on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7:00 p.m.