GREENSBORO, N.C. – In a physical Southern Conference (SoCon) battle that featured a few late opportunities, the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women's soccer team played ETSU to a scoreless draw on Sunday afternoon at UNCG Soccer Stadium.
The Spartans created the first quality chance of the match in the fourth minute, but ETSU goalkeeper Addison Yelton stopped Magdalena Krug's shot. Avery Barr forced another Yelton save in the 42nd minute, as UNCG looked to break through before halftime.
ETSU applied pressure throughout the opening half, earning four corner kicks, but the Spartans' defense held firm to keep the match level at the break.
The Bucs created a dangerous chance off a corner kick at 47:03, but the Spartans came away with a team save in the 48th minute, courtesy of Summer Kaufman. UNCG increased its pressure, earning four corner kicks between the 60th and 68th minutes.
Cara Robell made her lone save of the afternoon in the 73rd minute, denying Jada Cooper's shot to the bottom left. ETSU continued to push in the final minutes and struck the woodwork in the 90th minute, but neither team could find a breakthrough before the final whistle.
Beyond the box score
Robell recorded one save, while the Spartans added a team save.
Yelton made two saves for ETSU.
ETSU held an 8-5 advantage in shots, while both teams registered two shots on goal.
The Bucs held a 6-5 edge in corner kicks.
The match featured 30 total fouls.
Records
UNCG: 7-5-3, 3-2-2 SoCon
ETSU: 8-4-2, 5-1-1 SoCon
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What's next
The Spartans travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Friday, Oct. 23, for a 5:00 p.m. SoCon match against the Mocs at Finley Stadium.
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