Salem, W. Va. – Charleston nets seven goals in their victory over the Salem Bobcats.
The Basics:
Location: Catalano Stadium
Score: UC 7, Salem 0
Records: UC 7-3 (6-1 MEC), Salem 0-10
How it Happened:
Frankie Morrow opened the scoring at 6:39 with an assist from Lina Jaime, giving Charleston a 1-0 lead. Just over a minute later, at 7:06, Demari Curry doubled the lead with help from Cassidy Collins and Jamie Bland, making it 2-0.
Charleston continued to press, creating multiple scoring opportunities. Jamie Bland and Frankie Morrow each had shots saved by Salem's goalie. Despite Salem's defensive efforts, Charleston maintained a consistent attack. The Tiger keeper made several crucial saves, preventing further goals as Charleston dominated possession and shots on goal.
Juliette Lucas found the net at 32:49, assisted by Isabella Cinco, bringing the score to 3-0 just before the period closed. As the period ended, Charleston showcased a strong performance, leading 3-0 over Salem, with their offensive strategy proving effective against Salem's defense.
The second half saw Charleston continuing their dominant performance, adding four more goals to their tally and showcasing their offensive strength. Just a few minutes into the half, Jamie Bland scored at 49:55, assisted by Cassidy Collins, extending Charleston's lead to 4-0. Lina Jaime followed suit at 56:16, netting another goal with an assist from Demari Curry, pushing the score to 5-0.
Michelle Wenger added to the scoreline with a goal at 61:23, bringing the lead to 6-0. Charleston maintained relentless pressure, creating numerous scoring opportunities. Juliette Lucas capped off the scoring for Charleston at 83:26 with a goal assisted by Alison Rothmann, concluding the period with a commanding 7-0 lead.
As the final whistle blew, Charleston emerged victorious with a decisive 7-0 score, demonstrating their skill and teamwork throughout the match.
Up Next:
Charleston will host the Wheeling Cardinals on Sunday, October 13
th for Senior Day. The teams will kickoff at 1:00PM following the ceremony.
