CLEVELAND, Ga. (August 26, 2023)—On Saturday, the No. 18 Truett McConnell University women's soccer team hosted No. 14 Cumberland University for a non-conference match-up, inside the TMU Soccer Complex. The Lady Bears played with heart, out shooting the Phoenix 12-5, but ultimately fell to a final score of 1-0. 
 
PLAY-BY-PLAY
In the first half, shots by Eliska Dvorakova and Nadiia Ivanchenko attempted to put the Lady Bears on the board. TMU continued to control the field as Dvorakova and Julia Ruiz each took a shot but were unable to find the back of the net, holding Cumberland 0-0. 
 
In the second half, two shots from Chrissy Mitchell and a wide header by Ximena Solis Zegarra gave the Lady Bears hope. Back-to-back corner kicks by Ivanchenko and Dvorakova attempted to put TMU in position, but a last-minute goal by Cumberland in the 88th minute put the Phoenix on top with a final score, 0-1.
 
LEADERS
Dvorakova led the way taking three shots with two on goal. Mitchell and Solis Zegarra followed taking two shots each. Ivanchenko, Lindsey Fowler, Annabel Kesinger, Ruiz and Julia Bosch all had one goal apiece. 
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Bears are back in action on the road on Tuesday, August 29, as they head to Georgia Gwinnett College to take on the Grizzlies. Kickoff set for 7:00 p.m.