Duke Tops UNCW In Women's Soccer Exhibition, 4-3

Tuesday, August 17

Wilmington, N.C.

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Duke Tops UNCW In Women's Soccer Exhibition, 4-3

8/17/2004 1:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer

By: Duke Sports Information

Aug. 17, 2004

WILMINGTON, N.C.--Freshman Tara Davison scored the game-winning goal with 9:09 remaining in the match as the Duke women's soccer team defeated UNC Wilmington, 4-3, on Tuesday in an exhibition contest in Wilmington, N.C. Duke sophomore forward Sarah McCabe gave the Blue Devils the lead in the 23rd minute, working into the middle of the penalty area before slipping the ball past UNCW goalkeeper Tiffany Langford. The Blue Devils increased their lead to 2-0 in the 47th minute on Carolyn Ford's header off Shelly Marshall's corner kick from the leftside. UNC Wilmington senior forward Kristine Mengle put the Seahawks on the board, one minute later, after picking off a clearing attempt, at the top of the penalty area, and beating Duke keeper Alexis Morant. Duke opened a two-goal lead, 3-1, when Marshall's attempted cross beat Langford to the far post the 68th minute. Both teams traded quick goals later in the second half, as UNCW's Jennifer Bartucca scored in the 80th minute to narrow Duke's lead to 3-2. Davison restored the two-goal lead heading home a cross by freshman midfielder Lorraine Quinn in the 81st minute. UNCW senior midfielder Caroline Renkin moved the Seahawks within one, 4-3, scoring on a loose ball from 21 yards out with 1:58 remaining. Freshman Allison Lipsher started in goal for the Blue Devils and didn't allow a goal in 32 minutes of action. Junior Alexis Morant and freshman Emily Barnes each saw action in net for Duke, while senior Kate Straka did not play due to an injury. Duke will next host Old Dominion on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Koskinen Stadium in its final exhibition contest before opening the regular season on Aug. 27 at Tennessee.

Match Summary Game: Aug. 17, 2004, UNCW Soccer Stadium, Wilmington, N.C. Halftime: Duke 4, UNC Wilmington 3 Attendance: 558

Scoring Duke Sarah McCabe 22:21 Duke Carolyn Ford 47:11 UNCW Kristine Mengle 48:25 Duke Shelly Marshall 67:25 UNCW Jennifer Bartucca 79:12 Duke Tara Davison 80:51 UNCW Caroline Renkin 88:02

Shots: Duke 12 UNCW 12 Corner Kicks: Duke 5, UNCW 5 Fouls: Duke 5, UNCW 5 Off Sides: Duke 3, UNCW 1 Goalkeepers: UNCW-Tiffany Langford, 3 saves, 4 GAA, 90:00 Duke-Allison Lipsher, 0 saves, 0 GAA, 32:09; Alexis Morant, 0 saves, 1 GAA, 28:51; Emily Barnes, 1 save, 2 GAA, 30:00