TOWSON, Md. – As Tropical Depression Isaias passed over Towson, soaking the pitch with rain all match, Towson University women's soccer left the pitch with three points with a 2-0 win over Charleston on Sunday. With the win, and results around the conference, Towson sits in first atop the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) North Division.
Sophie Thibeault assisted both goals for Towson, the first two assist match of her career.
"It was important for us to bounce back after Thursday's result. I'm proud of the effort and focus of our team and the relentless way we attacked. Teagan and our defense worked very hard to preserve another shut out," Towson head coach
Katherine Vettori said.
Key Stats
- Towson outshot Charleston 21-4, only allowing one shot in the first half.
- The Tigers doubled the number of corners Charleston had, recording eight corners to the Cougars' four.
- Emma Levin and Kale'a Perry each scored and led the Tigers with three shots on target.
- Sydney Lindeman, Jayla Caldwell, Perry, Emely Rubio and Thibeault all played the full 90 minutes.
Key Moments
- 13' Towson Goal – Thibeault flicked the ball on to Meron Koro who played Perry into space. With just the goalkeeper to beat, Perry slotted away the opening goal of the match.
- 48' Charleston Yellow Card – The Cougars came out with a more physical game plan in the second half. Less than 140 seconds into the half, a slide tackle from a Charleston defender led to the lone caution of the match.
- 63' Towson Goal – Thibeault received the throw in and beat her defender. She put the ball back across the middle of the box after it nearly went over the end line. Levin met the ball just inside the 18 and put the ball past the keeper with pace.
Inside the Numbers
- Thibeault has played every minute of the past 11 matches. She has played the last 1002:51 of Towson soccer. She is on a six-match point streak.
- Koro has assists in her past two matches.
- This is the third time Towson doubled the amount of shots on goal of its opponent. The other two were at Hampton on Sept. 27 and at Mount St. Mary's Aug. 17.
Next Game
- Towson will face Northeastern in a pivotal match in the CAA North Division. Towson is two points clear of the Huskies for first place. Kick off is set for 3 p.m. on Oct. 17.
