TicketsTEMPE, Ariz. – The University of Cincinnati women's soccer program fell to Arizona State, 3-1, inside Sun Devil Soccer Stadium on Sunday evening.
Despite a last-minute goal from fifth-year Ellie Flower, the Bearcats (5-6-1, 1-4) fell short against the Sun Devils (7-2-3, 2-2-1) in their inaugural matchup.
Flower led Cincinnati with one goal and two shots, while fifth year goalkeeper Anna Rexford recorded two saves.
Arizona State opened up scoring in the 22nd minute with a goal from Enasia Colon.
After the break, the Sun Devils increased their lead to three when Cameron Valladares shot one passed Rexford in the 49th minute and Grace Gillard did so in the 60th minute.
Flower's fourth goal on the season came in the 85th minute from a pass by junior Coley Sidloski and senior Emma Schmelzer.
Cincinnati junior defenders Maddie Swingle, Jenna Daveler and junior forward Faith Broering remained on the pitch for the full 90 minutes of play.
The Bearcats will return to Gettler Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 6, to take on the Houston Cougars. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
Despite a last-minute goal from fifth-year Ellie Flower, the Bearcats (5-6-1, 1-4) fell short against the Sun Devils (7-2-3, 2-2-1) in their inaugural matchup.
Flower led Cincinnati with one goal and two shots, while fifth year goalkeeper Anna Rexford recorded two saves.
Arizona State opened up scoring in the 22nd minute with a goal from Enasia Colon.
After the break, the Sun Devils increased their lead to three when Cameron Valladares shot one passed Rexford in the 49th minute and Grace Gillard did so in the 60th minute.
Flower's fourth goal on the season came in the 85th minute from a pass by junior Coley Sidloski and senior Emma Schmelzer.
Cincinnati junior defenders Maddie Swingle, Jenna Daveler and junior forward Faith Broering remained on the pitch for the full 90 minutes of play.
The Bearcats will return to Gettler Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 6, to take on the Houston Cougars. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.