WALESKA, Ga. ---- The Life University women's soccer team fell in the 2019 season opener on the road to Reinhardt 3-1.
NOTES
• The match was the first for both teams as Reinhardt improved to 1-0, while Life U fell to 0-1.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS
• Freshman
Sarah Slingluff led the way for the Running Eagles with a team-high three shots. She also scored her first career goal in the 82
nd minute of the match.
•
Annaliese Froese provided the assist on the goal, and
Paula Dieckmann added the final shot on frame.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Life U had just two shots in the first 45 minutes as Reinhardt led 2-0 at the break with nine shots in the first half.
• Reinhardt added its third goal of the match in the 69
th minute of play to lead 3-0.
• Piecing together great passes, Slingluff found the back of the net for Life U with the cross from Froese.
• Reinhardt earned a late penalty; however, Life U was able to come up with the save to preserve the score line at 3-1.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
• Reinhardt outshot Life U 16-7 during the match. The Eagles held the advantage in shots on frame over the Running Eagles 8-3.
• Both teams earned four corner kicks throughout the match.
• Life U led Reinhardt 5-2 in saves.
UP NEXT
• The women's soccer team will return to action on Tuesday, August 27, when they host Johnson & Wales University at 7 PM in the home opener for the season.
