Women’s Soccer Falls to Coastal Carolina

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University women's soccer (1-5) hosted Coastal Carolina (2-2-2) in the first all-time match between the two programs. Belmont came out strong and physical in the first half and set the tone. The Chanticleers scored on a penalty kick in the second half to win the match, 1-0.

Turning Point

• Coastal Carolina's Tamlyn Parkes converted on a penalty kick in the 65^th minute.

The Chanticleers had a second penalty kick opportunity in the 74^th minute. Belmont goalkeeper Sydney Jones made a diving save to keep it a one-score match.
 

Great save by Jones on the PK! pic.twitter.com/48cJV0seFR

— Belmont Women's Soccer (@BelmontWSoccer) September 6, 2024

Belmont's best second-half scoring opportunity was off a corner kick in the 72^nd minute. Leah Firsdon's shot off the right foot missed the left post by just a few inches

 Coach's Perspective
What's Bruin

• Goaltender Sydney Jones made three saves.
• Carly Ross and Ava Labocki placed shots on goal.
• Abbigail Legg recorded a shot in the first half.
• Teagan Downs made her first collegiate start and played a career-high 76 minutes.
• Lillie Tabor was the only field player to play a full 90 minutes.

Up Next

• Belmont travels to North Alabama on Sunday, Sept. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT from the Florence Sportsplex. The match with be broadcast on ESPN+.

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