CLEVELAND, Ga. (September 21, 2024) – On Saturday, the No. 21 Truett McConnell University women's soccer team hosted Union College for an Appalachian Athletic Conference match-up where the Lady Bears recorded a 5-0 shutout victory over the Bulldogs. TMU rises to a record of 5-1-2, 4-0-1 AAC, while Union falls to a record of 3-3-1, 2-3-0 AAC.
 
PLAY-BY-PLAY
First half action began with a shot on goal by Eliska Dvorakova. A foul in the opposing teams box ultimately led to the Lady Bears first goal of the day, with a good penalty kick by Ashley Johnson (1-0). TMU kept the momentum rolling taking eight more shots, when finally, in the 27^th minute, a good corner kick by Ruffa Meger put Dvorakova in position to score, 2-0. In the second half, the Lady Bears did let up, taking every opportunity available when a good ball down the left side by Johnson found the foot of Brianna Hernandez to score TMU's third goal (3-0). Lindsey Fowler joined the action in the 60^th minute scoring a goal of her own with an assist by Ella Weir (4-0). Annabel Trauschke capped off the Lady Bears win with two more goals (Marisol Esparza, Megan Darden) securing the shut-out win, 6-0. 
 
LEADERS
Trauschke led the way for TMU with two goals. Johnson followed with one goal and one assist, while Fowler, Dvorakova, and Hernandez recorded one goal apiece. Meger, Esparza, Weir, and Darden were each featured recording one assist a piece.
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Bears will be back in action at home on Wednesday, September 25, as they host AAC opponent Brenau University. Kick off set for 7:00 p.m.