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Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Buffs battle to 1-1 tie against NGU

MILLIGAN COLLEGE, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2017) â€" The Milligan College women's soccer team met at Anglin Field on Wednesday night for a nonconference matchup against North Greenville University. The Buffs drew a tie with the Crusaders, 1-1, moving Milligan's overall record to 9-2-3.

The Buffs were led by junior Amy Long and sophomore Dharma Fawbush with four shots apiece. Following was junior Amy Olvera and sophomore Alyson McMillan with three apiece.

The Crusaders connected their goal first in the 41st minute of the game. Despite Milligan being outshot 7-5 in the first half, the Buffs came back out ready to dominate the second half outshooting North Greenville 14-1. Milligan also earned two more corner kicks than the Crusaders.

With 14 minutes left to play in the match, sophomore Bekah Cundiff found the back of the net for her 11th goal this season off an assist by McMillan. The Buffs continued to attack pushing for more opportunities to score. Milligan shot four more times in comparison to North Greenville's one shot in the final 13 minutes to play. Freshman goalkeeper Eva Bower earned three saves on the night, all of which took place in the first half.

Up next, the Buffs are back on the road for two Appalachian Athletic Conference contests on Saturday, Oct. 21, and Wednesday, Oct. 25, against St. Andrews University and Columbia College. Saturday's game time is set at 12 p.m.
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