TicketsCINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team took an early lead before it had to claw back for a late goal and eventually a 2-2 draw Thursday night as Vanessa DiNardo and Jill Vetere each scored for the Bearcats in their double overtime contest with visiting Temple inside Gettler Stadium. The Bearcats, who played their sixth overtime match of the season, moved to 6-7-3 overall on the year with a 1-4-2 mark in the American Athletic Conference while the Owls moved to 6-7-1 overall and 2-2-1 in the league.
// QUICK NOTES
• Cincinnati moved to 6-7-3 overall and 1-4-2 in the AAC while Temple moved to 6-7-1 overall and 2-2-1 in league action
• The Bearcats continue to lead the all-time series, 3-2-1, and are undefeated in their last three against the Owls (2-0-1)
• The series remains tied in Cincinnati at 1-1-1
• UC has played 16 matches this year with six going into overtime
• The Bearcats are 2-1-3 in overtime in 2018 and 2-0-3 in those matches at home
• DiNardo scored her first career goal for the Bearcats, hitting home a pass from Vetere and Sophie Gorman in the 24'
• Vetere added her team-leading sixth goal of the year in the 75' with Camryn Hartman picking up the assist and her first collegiate point
• With her goal, DiNardo is the fifth different player in 2018 to record her first goal for the Bearcats and third true freshman
• So far this year, six players have recorded their first goal or first assist
• Claudia Eustaquio made three saves in the match, including a sliding save with less than one minute remaining in the second overtime, to preserve the draw
• The Bearcats wore pink uniform tops tonight in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness
// CIN 1:0 TEMPLE • 24'
The Bearcats got on the board first with a nifty bit of passing. Gorman carried the ball down the right flank and, as she neared the corner, sent a pass across the box toward the back post where Vetere was waiting. Vetere took a swing at the pass, but it squirted toward the front of the goal where DiNardo ran on and hit home for her first career goal. DiNardo is now the eighth UC player to record at least one goal and one assist this year while Vetere upped her team-high assist total to four. Gorman tallied her second helper of the season to move into second on the team in points with six.
// CIN 1:1 TEMPLE • 54'
After a first half that saw UC build a 9-1 advantage in shots, the guests found some life and drew level in the 54'. On the play, Gabriela Johnson collected the ball near the top of the box and turned toward the goal. She moved toward the right frame and fired back across the goal and into the side netting to tie the match. It was her fifth goal of the season.
// CIN 1:2 TEMPLE • 63'
Under 10 minutes later, the Owls struck again to take a 2-1 lead. Natalie Druehl got things going as she took control of the ball and moved toward the box. At the top of the 18, she slipped a pass through to Emma Wilkins, who hit her shot back across goal and into the net for her sixth of the year.
// CIN 2:2 TEMPLE • 75'
Just as UC has done in recent years, the Bearcats battled hard and were rewarded with an equalizer in the 75'. On the play, the ball got sent deep into the left corner where Hartman chased it down and gained possession. She then crossed the ball in low toward the front post where Vetere was rushing on. Vetere tipped the ball on frame and saw it trickle over the line before the Owls could clear, tying the match at two and giving the senior her team-leading sixth of the year. All told, Vetere now has six goals and four assists for 16 points.
// EXTRA TIME
The Bearcats have now played six overtime matches this season with five coming at home. UC is 2-1-3 in those overtime contests with a 2-0-3 mark at home. With tonight's extra sessions, the Bearcats have gone to overtime for the second match in a row (lost 2-1 at UCF Sunday) and for the third time in the last four matches (tied Houston, 1-1).
// OPENING ACCOUNTS
DiNardo is the second true freshman and fourth different UC player to open her goal scoring account this year. In the opener, fellow rookie Brandi Thomsen scored her first goal while juniors Dee Picou (twice) and Bri Costigan (once) have also scored their first collegiate goals in 2018. With Hartman assisting on a goal tonight, she is third different rookie with at least one point and the sixth different player to record either her first goal or first assist this year with Delaney Riester recording her first assist earlier this season.
// NEXT MATCH
The home finale for 2018 awaits the Bearcats Sunday at 1 p.m. as the UConn Huskies come to town. Following the match, the Bearcats will recognize its four seniors in a Senior Day ceremony that will feature Vetere, Tiffany Huber, Kaleigh Piscioneri and Cassie Wheldon.
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
GoBearcats.com is your one-stop destination for all things UC Athletics. Socially, the team can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with all using the handle GoBearcatsWSOC. Head Coach Neil Stafford (@UCGaffer) also can be followed on Twitter.
// EXPERIENCE UC
The University of Cincinnati department of athletics announced an initiative entitled Experience UC, geared toward inviting the community to campus to see firsthand the great things about and surrounding the university. Experience UC includes complimentary admission for patrons attending lacrosse, volleyball, women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, swimming & diving and track & field home events.
// QUICK NOTES
• Cincinnati moved to 6-7-3 overall and 1-4-2 in the AAC while Temple moved to 6-7-1 overall and 2-2-1 in league action
• The Bearcats continue to lead the all-time series, 3-2-1, and are undefeated in their last three against the Owls (2-0-1)
• The series remains tied in Cincinnati at 1-1-1
• UC has played 16 matches this year with six going into overtime
• The Bearcats are 2-1-3 in overtime in 2018 and 2-0-3 in those matches at home
• DiNardo scored her first career goal for the Bearcats, hitting home a pass from Vetere and Sophie Gorman in the 24'
• Vetere added her team-leading sixth goal of the year in the 75' with Camryn Hartman picking up the assist and her first collegiate point
• With her goal, DiNardo is the fifth different player in 2018 to record her first goal for the Bearcats and third true freshman
• So far this year, six players have recorded their first goal or first assist
• Claudia Eustaquio made three saves in the match, including a sliding save with less than one minute remaining in the second overtime, to preserve the draw
• The Bearcats wore pink uniform tops tonight in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness
// CIN 1:0 TEMPLE • 24'
The Bearcats got on the board first with a nifty bit of passing. Gorman carried the ball down the right flank and, as she neared the corner, sent a pass across the box toward the back post where Vetere was waiting. Vetere took a swing at the pass, but it squirted toward the front of the goal where DiNardo ran on and hit home for her first career goal. DiNardo is now the eighth UC player to record at least one goal and one assist this year while Vetere upped her team-high assist total to four. Gorman tallied her second helper of the season to move into second on the team in points with six.
// CIN 1:1 TEMPLE • 54'
After a first half that saw UC build a 9-1 advantage in shots, the guests found some life and drew level in the 54'. On the play, Gabriela Johnson collected the ball near the top of the box and turned toward the goal. She moved toward the right frame and fired back across the goal and into the side netting to tie the match. It was her fifth goal of the season.
// CIN 1:2 TEMPLE • 63'
Under 10 minutes later, the Owls struck again to take a 2-1 lead. Natalie Druehl got things going as she took control of the ball and moved toward the box. At the top of the 18, she slipped a pass through to Emma Wilkins, who hit her shot back across goal and into the net for her sixth of the year.
// CIN 2:2 TEMPLE • 75'
Just as UC has done in recent years, the Bearcats battled hard and were rewarded with an equalizer in the 75'. On the play, the ball got sent deep into the left corner where Hartman chased it down and gained possession. She then crossed the ball in low toward the front post where Vetere was rushing on. Vetere tipped the ball on frame and saw it trickle over the line before the Owls could clear, tying the match at two and giving the senior her team-leading sixth of the year. All told, Vetere now has six goals and four assists for 16 points.
// EXTRA TIME
The Bearcats have now played six overtime matches this season with five coming at home. UC is 2-1-3 in those overtime contests with a 2-0-3 mark at home. With tonight's extra sessions, the Bearcats have gone to overtime for the second match in a row (lost 2-1 at UCF Sunday) and for the third time in the last four matches (tied Houston, 1-1).
// OPENING ACCOUNTS
DiNardo is the second true freshman and fourth different UC player to open her goal scoring account this year. In the opener, fellow rookie Brandi Thomsen scored her first goal while juniors Dee Picou (twice) and Bri Costigan (once) have also scored their first collegiate goals in 2018. With Hartman assisting on a goal tonight, she is third different rookie with at least one point and the sixth different player to record either her first goal or first assist this year with Delaney Riester recording her first assist earlier this season.
// NEXT MATCH
The home finale for 2018 awaits the Bearcats Sunday at 1 p.m. as the UConn Huskies come to town. Following the match, the Bearcats will recognize its four seniors in a Senior Day ceremony that will feature Vetere, Tiffany Huber, Kaleigh Piscioneri and Cassie Wheldon.
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
GoBearcats.com is your one-stop destination for all things UC Athletics. Socially, the team can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with all using the handle GoBearcatsWSOC. Head Coach Neil Stafford (@UCGaffer) also can be followed on Twitter.
// EXPERIENCE UC
The University of Cincinnati department of athletics announced an initiative entitled Experience UC, geared toward inviting the community to campus to see firsthand the great things about and surrounding the university. Experience UC includes complimentary admission for patrons attending lacrosse, volleyball, women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, swimming & diving and track & field home events.