ANDERSON, S.C. -- Behind the effort of a handful of seniors on
Senior Night, the Anderson women's soccer team was able to defeat
North Greenville 2-1 in a thrilling finish on Monday night at the
AU Soccer Field. The Trojans had some early chances but were unable
to convert. Freshman Adrienne Lough had the best early look as she
broke free 13 minutes in, but her shot sailed just inches high of
the crossbar. The Crusaders from North Greenville took advantage of
the Trojans' missed opportunities, and were able to get on the
board first when junior Leah Ward made a great individual play and
was able to put one past senior Trojan goal keeper Kelli Whitfield.
The Trojans had another great look at the 60 minute mark, however
Crusader goal keeper Jessica Binkley was able to block a great
attempt from Trojan freshman Ashley Cotton. However, on Senior
Night it was senior forward Jen Shideler who provided the equalizer
with just five minutes to play in as she knocked in a pass from
Jessica Kleinberg. It was Shideler's first career goal. Jessica
Kleinberg would follow that up with a goal of her own just two
minutes later as she provided the game-winner off an assist from
senior Larissa Federowich. Senior goalkeepers Kelli Whitfield and
Alyssa Stephens combined for the win in goal for the Trojans. "That
is exactly what you want on Senior Night," said Trojans head coach
Jason Dowiak. "Jen provided the equalizer, on the first goal of her
career. Larissa Federowich had the game-winning assist. Kelli
Whitfield had a major save in the first half to prevent a goal, and
Alyssa Stephens played very aggressively off her line." The win
keeps the Trojans' five-game winning streak alive. "That game was
the story of our team," Dowiak said. "We've been down before, but
we've never given up and have kept fighting. The girls gave a great
effort tonight." The Trojans even their overall record at 8-8.
North Greenville drops to 7-4-1 on the season. With just two
conference matches left in the season, fourth-place Anderson will
get back on the pitch Wednesday, when the Trojans visit
seventh-place Limestone as the two teams battle for seeding in the
conference tournament. Kick-off in Gaffney is scheduled for 1:30
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