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Oct. 8, 2015
AMBLER, Pa. - The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team saw their nine-match unbeaten streak come to an end Thursday afternoon with a 2-1 loss at Temple.
The Bearcats (8-3-4, 3-1-1) scored the in the 22nd minute behind Cassie Wheldon's (Waterloo, Canada/Bluevale) first goal of the season, but saw Temple tie up the match in the 56th minute and take the lead in the 70th minute. UC had a final chance when Jaycie Brown (Wellington, Ohio/Magnificat) put a shot on goal with 47 seconds remaining but a save from Temple's Jordan Nash sealed the win for the Owls.
Temple held an overall edge in shots with 13 compared to 10 for the Bearcats. Sam Pavlika (Temperance, Mich./Novi/IPFW) suffered her first loss of the season in goal.
// GOAL SUMMARY
22' - CIN - Wheldon gave UC the early lead with her first career goal, putting it in the net unassisted off a corner kick.
56' - TU - Elana Falcone tied up the match early in the second period following back-to-back headers from Erin Lafferty and Kelly Farrell.
70' - TU - Gina Ditarato added an insurance goal for the Owls after collecting a rebound from a blocked shot and putting it past the Bearcats' goalie.
// STAFFORD'S STANCE
"I'm disappointed that we didn't deal with what we knew Temple would throw at us," stated head coach Neil Stafford. "The type of goals they scored today were on our scouting report that we went over with the team. Give Temple credit - they were effective with their game plan and unfortunately we didn't respond. We don't often get outplayed but we were today. It's important to not get too high or too low with how the season evolves. We're on to the next one and will be excited to rebound against a tough and dynamic UConn team.
// MATCH NOTES
- Sam Pavlika suffers her first loss in goal after making five saves.
- Cassie Wheldon becomes the second freshman to net a goal for UC this season with Jordan Cotleur (Copley, Ohio/Copley) netting four this season. She is also the second Canadian to score for UC with Danielle Rotheram (Toronto, Ontario/Holy Trinity Catholic/Central Michigan) leading the Bearcats with six goals.