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Women’s Soccer Plays No. 24 Virginia Tech to a 1-1 Draw
October 16, 2016 | Women's Soccer
Cardinals earn a point on the road in ACC play against the Hokies
Blacksburg, Va. –The University of Louisville women's soccer team earned a point in ACC play, tying No. 24 Virginia Tech 1-1 on Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals move to 7-4-4 on the year and 2-2-3 in league play while Virginia Tech moves to 10-4-2 overall and 2-3-2 in ACC play.
It took both teams a while to settle into their offense in the first period. The Hokies were able to keep the majority of possession finishing the half with an 8-3 shot advantage and a big 8-1 advantage in corner kicks. Taylor Bucklin finished the first half with four saves while Virginia Tech's Blayne Fink finished with two.
The Cardinals made some adjustments at the half and dominated possession early on and were able to apply offensive pressure to the Hokies' defense. The Cardinals pressure paid off in the 66th minute.
Louisville stuck first, converting on a series of chances off a corner kick from freshman forward Brooklynn Rivers. Freshman midfielder Callie McKinney corralled a rebound just inside the box and sent her bending shot toward the left post and out of Fink's reach for her first career goal as a Cardinal.
Looking to score the equalizer, the Hokies pressured the Cardinal defense. The Louisville defense held tough until a series of corner kicks in the 78th minute but Virginia Tech. Sophomore midfielder Kristina Diana took a shot at the net, but Bucklin was there to make the stop. However, Murielle Tiernan was just inside the penalty box and was able to capitalize on Diana's rebounded shot for the equalizer in the 81st minute.
The Cardinals made a strong push late in the second half, tallying two shots, one on-goal, and three corner kicks in the final three minutes of regulation, but Fink stood her ground each time. Louisville's best chance was a shot from a driving Kaela Dickerman in the 87th minute.
Neither team had a clean look at the net in the two overtime periods, ending in a tie.
Virginia Tech finished with a 19-13 edge in shots. Fink had five saves on the day, while Louisville's goalkeeper Taylor Bucklin had eight stops. The Hokies claimed an 11-6 edge in corner kicks.
The Cardinals return to action on Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 pm as the visit Miami.
2016 LOUISVILLE SOCCER SEASON TICKET AND FAN EXPERIENCE INFORMATION
Season tickets and Fan Experience packages for Louisville's third season at Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium are now available. To purchase your tickets for the 2016 soccer season, please call the Louisville Cardinals Ticket Office at (502) GoCARDS or visit gocards.com/soccer-fep for more information.
Ticket prices for the 2016 season will remain the same as the inaugural season and start as low as $2 per person per game. Season tickets for 2016 include every regular season home match for both the men's and women's soccer programs.
FOLLOWING THE CARDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville men's soccer on Twitter (@ULwomenssoccer) at http://twitter.com/ulwomenssoccer and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ulwomenssoccer.
It took both teams a while to settle into their offense in the first period. The Hokies were able to keep the majority of possession finishing the half with an 8-3 shot advantage and a big 8-1 advantage in corner kicks. Taylor Bucklin finished the first half with four saves while Virginia Tech's Blayne Fink finished with two.
The Cardinals made some adjustments at the half and dominated possession early on and were able to apply offensive pressure to the Hokies' defense. The Cardinals pressure paid off in the 66th minute.
Louisville stuck first, converting on a series of chances off a corner kick from freshman forward Brooklynn Rivers. Freshman midfielder Callie McKinney corralled a rebound just inside the box and sent her bending shot toward the left post and out of Fink's reach for her first career goal as a Cardinal.
Looking to score the equalizer, the Hokies pressured the Cardinal defense. The Louisville defense held tough until a series of corner kicks in the 78th minute but Virginia Tech. Sophomore midfielder Kristina Diana took a shot at the net, but Bucklin was there to make the stop. However, Murielle Tiernan was just inside the penalty box and was able to capitalize on Diana's rebounded shot for the equalizer in the 81st minute.
The Cardinals made a strong push late in the second half, tallying two shots, one on-goal, and three corner kicks in the final three minutes of regulation, but Fink stood her ground each time. Louisville's best chance was a shot from a driving Kaela Dickerman in the 87th minute.
Neither team had a clean look at the net in the two overtime periods, ending in a tie.
Virginia Tech finished with a 19-13 edge in shots. Fink had five saves on the day, while Louisville's goalkeeper Taylor Bucklin had eight stops. The Hokies claimed an 11-6 edge in corner kicks.
The Cardinals return to action on Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 pm as the visit Miami.
2016 LOUISVILLE SOCCER SEASON TICKET AND FAN EXPERIENCE INFORMATION
Season tickets and Fan Experience packages for Louisville's third season at Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium are now available. To purchase your tickets for the 2016 soccer season, please call the Louisville Cardinals Ticket Office at (502) GoCARDS or visit gocards.com/soccer-fep for more information.
Ticket prices for the 2016 season will remain the same as the inaugural season and start as low as $2 per person per game. Season tickets for 2016 include every regular season home match for both the men's and women's soccer programs.
FOLLOWING THE CARDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville men's soccer on Twitter (@ULwomenssoccer) at http://twitter.com/ulwomenssoccer and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ulwomenssoccer.
Team Stats
LOU
VT
Goals
1
1
Shots
13
19
Shots on Goal
6
9
Saves
8
5
Corners
6
11
Fouls
14
8
Scoring Plays
Callie McKinney (1)
rebound off shot
65:44
Murielle Tiernan (8)
Assisted By: Kristina Diana
rebound off of shot by 22
80:31
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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