BU Soccer Ties in Home Opener
Brenau’s Mary Achebo, left drives the ball around Tennessee Wesleyan’s Kelsey Hall during the Golden Tigers’ match against the Bulldogs.
In the opening match of the 2014 season, the #17 Brenau Golden Tigers tied with Tennessee Wesleyan College 1-1 in two overtimes.
The Golden Tigers started off the new season quickly when, in the 18th minute, senior Vanessa Alexander found newcomer Mary Achebo for a 1-0 lead.
In the 27th minute, senior keeper Tori Brown made an aggressive play on a breakaway Tennessee Wesleyan forward to break up a scoring chance, which resulted in an ejection.
Brenau’s defense played well, holding the one goal advantage throughout the remainder of first half and deep into the second half. However, in the 88th minute, Kaitlyn Poulakis scored the equalizer for the Bulldogs to send the match into overtime.
In the first overtime, the Golden Tigers outshot the Bulldogs, but were unable to take the lead. Neither team seized advantage in the second overtime.
Brenau outshot the Bulldogs 15-12 for the match. Jasmina Smith, taking over for Brown in goal, notched seven saves in her first appearance for the Golden Tigers.
“Despite the circumstances, this team battled tremendously hard throughout the entire match and narrowly missed on some golden scoring opportunities,” said head coach Mike Lochstampfor. “I am so proud of the effort they put in all night.”
The Golden Tigers (0-0-1) take the pitch on Wednesday, August 27, at 7 p.m. when they host the University of Northwest Ohio.
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- The Brenau Golden Tigers Soccer Team amps up before their match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Monica Sanchez takes a header during their match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau soccer fans cheer after a goal by Mary Achebo during their match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Mary Achebo, left celebrates with her teammate Vanessa Alexander after scoring a goal during their match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Mary Achebo, left drives the ball around Tennessee Wesleyan’s Kelsey Hall during the Golden Tigers’ match against the Bulldogs.
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- Brenau’s Elizabeth Campbell drives the ball upfield during the Golden Tigers opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Jenny Knibbs, center, passes to her teammate Vanessa Alexander, right, during the Golden Tigers’ opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau goalkeeper Tori Brown dives for a save during the first half of the Golden Tigers’ opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau goalkeeper Tori Brown dives for a save during the first half of the Golden Tigers’ opening match against
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- Brenau goalkeeper Tori Brown reacts after being given a red card during the first half of the Golden Tigers’ opening match against
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- Brenau’s Elizabeth Campbell drives the ball upfield during the Golden Tigers opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Vanessa Alexander calls for the ball during the Golden Tigers opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Elizabeth Campbell fights for possession during the Golden Tigers opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Vanessa Alexander drives the ball into scoring position during the Golden Tigers opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Kaylee Ellison drives the ball upfield during the Golden Tigers’ opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Anna Garrett fights for possession during the Golden Tigers opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Monica Sanchez wins a header during the Golden Tigers opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
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- Brenau’s Mary Achebo drives the ball around defenders during the Golden Tigers’ opening match against Tennessee Wesleyan.
