It was certainly a week for the South Australians at the attacking end of the pitch as both Abbey Burns and Lara Kirkby helped their teams to a share of the points. Meanwhile, Eliza Ammendolia was back to her worldie-scoring best for Hawaii.
UAB conceded the opener to Florida Atlantic after just 17 seconds of play, but if there’s a positive to take from conceding that early, it’s that you have 89 minutes to find an equaliser. However, with both teams’ shot counts barely ticking over, chances were few and far between in the first half. However, Abbey Burns changed the complexion of the game in the 55th minute. A smart ball found the South Australian in acres of space on the edge of the area, leaving Burns with plenty of time to pick her spot, which she did with aplomb, slotting the ball past the outstretched hand of the Florida Atlantic goalkeeper to tie things up at 1-1. Despite being outshot 7-1 in the second half, UAB goalkeeper Anika Toth stood tall to ensure Burns’ goal would secure a share of the points, their third draw in as many conference games.
Trailing 1-0 at halftime against UC San Diego, Hawaii needed somebody to step up in the second half, and Eliza Ammendolia did just that, leading the comeback charge as the Wahine came away with a 4-2 win. A trademark strike from well outside the area tied things up in the 52nd minute, before the Griffith product played in Amber Gilbert with a pinpoint through ball which was promptly nestled into the far corner for a 2-1 lead. Hawaii would score two more goals in the next ten minutes before UC San Diego managed a consolation with just four minutes remaining. Despite losing to UC Irvine in their second game of the week, Hawaii remain perched atop the Big West, although the majority of the teams chasing them do have a game in hand.
Lara Kirkby and Maine came into their home game against Annie Grove and UMBC with an undefeated record, but it was the visiting Retrievers who took a 2-0 advantage into the halftime break after outshooting the Black Bears 5-1 in the opening 45 minutes. However, 12 minutes after halftime, Maine earned a free kick and it was Kirkby’s pinpoint delivery that found the head of Doireann Fahey to halve the deficit. Maine continued to apply pressure, but the game-tying goal came not from open play, but an Olimpico eight minutes from time. The Black Bears would have opportunities to find a winner, but in the end, the teams would have to settle for a share of the points. However, with teams dropping points all over the America East conference, Maine sit a point off the pace but with a game in hand. UMBC sit equal bottom on two points, but it is a congested table and they will certainly take confidence from this performance. Both Aussies played the full 90 minutes, which certainly made our trip to Orono all the more worth it.
Complete Results
Alabama State (Madison Chambers, Grace Norbury)
This week: lost 4-1 to Grambling; lost 3-0 to Ark.-Pine Bluff
Grace Norbury started both games for Alabama State this week, tallying an assist on the Hornets’ only goal in a full-game outing against Grambling State and playing 75 minutes against UAPB. Madi Chambers came off the bench to play 24 minutes in her return against Grambling State before moving into the starting lineup against UAPB, rattling off three shots in 48 minutes of action.
Bellarmine (Teagan Douglas)
This week: defeated Jacksonville 4-0; drew 1-1 with North Florida
Teagan Douglas started both games for Bellarmine this week, playing 75 minutes in the win over Jacksonville and the full 90 minutes against North Florida.
Butler (Claire Farrington)
This week: drew 1-1 with Providence
Claire Farrington was ever-present for Butler in their draw with Providence, playing the full 90 minutes.
Central Michigan (Shivani Battaglia)
This week: lost 3-1 to Western Mich.; lost 1-0 to Toledo
Shivani Battaglia did not feature for Central Michigan in either game this week.
Coastal Carolina (Asha McClurg)
This week: lost 2-1 to Arkansas St.
Asha McClurg did not feature in Coastal Carolina’s loss to Arkansas State.
Dartmouth (Kate Ryan)
This week: defeated Cornell 1-0
Kate Ryan did not feature in Dartmouth’s win over Cornell.
Denver (Isabella Chidiac)
This week: defeated St. Thomas (MN) 2-1; drew 0-0 with Omaha
Isabella Chidiac came off the bench for Denver in both games this week, playing 13 minutes against St. Thomas and registering a pair of shots in 29 minutes against Omaha.
Eastern Kentucky (Sophie MacAlpine)
This week: defeated North Florida 3-0; drew 0-0 with Jacksonville
Sophie MacAlpine came off the bench for Eastern Kentucky in both games this week, playing a 5-minute cameo against North Florida before registering a shot in her 46 minutes on the pitch against Jacksonville.
Grambling State (Aimee Benton)
This week: defeated Alabama St. 4-1; defeated Alabama A&M 4-0
Aimee Benton came off the bench to play the final 12 minutes of Grambling State’s win over Alabama State, but did not feature against Alabama A&M.
Hawaii (Eliza Ammendolia)
This week: defeated UC San Diego 4-2; lost 1-0 to UC Irvine
Eliza Ammendolia came off the bench for Hawaii in both games this week. The midfielder tallied both a goal and an assist whilst attempting four shots with two on target in 54 minutes against UC San Diego, and played 53 minutes in the loss to UC Irvine.
High Point (Meg Roden)
This week: defeated Presbyterian 4-0
Meg Roden started in High Point’s win over Presbyterian, playing 45 minutes.
Illinois (Isabel Rolley)
This week: drew 0-0 with Northwestern; lost 2-1 to Ohio St.
Bel Rolley started both games for Illinois this week, playing 46 minutes against Northwestern and 52 minutes against Ohio State, tallying a shot in each game.
Kent State (Lua Suero)
This week: defeated Eastern Mich. 2-1; lost 1-0 to Miami (OH)
Lua Suero came off the bench to play 8 minutes in Kent State’s win over Eastern Michigan, but did not feature against Miami of Ohio.
La Salle (Courtney Butlion)
This week: defeated VCU 1-0; defeated Saint Joseph’s 2-0
Courtney Butlion came off the bench in La Salle’s win over VCU, registering a shot in her 29 minutes on the pitch. The Western Australian moved into the starting lineup against Saint Joseph’s, again playing 29 minutes.
Little Rock (Cameron Barreiro, Emily Jensen, Candice Kilderry, Bronte Peel)
This week: lost 2-1 to Lindenwood
Bronte Peel started for Little Rock in their loss to Lindenwood, tallying a shot in 24 minutes of action. Candice Kilderry came off the bench to play 26 minutes, registering a shot on target, whilst Cameron Barreiro also came off the bench to play 13 minutes. Emily Jensen did not feature for the Trojans on this occasion.
Long Island (Matilda Boyle, Isabella Stein)
This week: lost 3-0 to Sacred Heart
Izzy Stein started and played 43 minutes in Long Island’s loss to Sacred Heart, registering a shot. Matilda Boyle did not feature for the Sharks on this occasion.
Louisiana (Emma Bates)
This week: lost 4-0 to James Madison
Emma Bates started in Louisiana’s loss to James Madison, tallying a shot in her 46 minutes on the pitch.
Maine (Lara Kirkby)
This week: drew 2-2 with UMBC
Lara Kirkby played the full 90 minutes in Maine’s draw with UMBC, tallying three shots and notching an assist on the Black Bears’ first goal of the game.
Massachusetts (Hannah Peric)
This week: drew 1-1 with Duquesne; defeated Loyola Chicago 4-1
Hannah Peric started both games for Massachusetts this week, playing the full 90 minutes in the draw with Duquesne and registering a shot in 82 minutes of action against Loyola Chicago.
Mississippi Valley State (Jacquelline Kambere)
This week: defeated Prairie View 1-0; lost 5-0 to Texas Southern
Jacquelline Kambere came off the bench for Mississippi State to play 37 minutes against Prairie View A&M, before being elevated to the starting lineup against Texas Southern, registering 3 shots with one on target in 73 minutes of action.
Morehead State (Natasha Tanner)
This week: drew 1-1 with Eastern Ill.; lost 2-1 to Southern Ind.
Natasha Tanner came off the bench to play 5 minutes in Morehead State’s draw with Eastern Illinois, but did not feature against Southern Indiana.
Northwestern State (Caitlin Le Roux)
This week: lost 2-0 to McNeese
Caitlin Le Roux started in Northwestern State’s loss to McNeese State, tallying a shot on target in her 80 minutes on the pitch.
Oral Roberts (Layla Lopez)
This week: defeated Omaha 2-1; defeated Kansas City 5-2
Layla Lopez did not feature for Oral Roberts on either occasion this week.
Oregon State (Katie Godden)
This week: drew 2-2 with Utah; lost 2-1 to Colorado
Katie Godden started both games for Oregon State this week, tallying a shot in 82 minutes against Utah and playing 53 minutes in the loss to Colorado.
Pacific (Libby Davy)
This week: lost 4-0 to Portland
Libby Davy played the full 90 minutes in Pacific’s loss to Portland, making three saves.
Rider (Eloise Jones)
This week: lost 1-0 to Quinnipiac
Eloise Jones did not feature in Rider’s loss to Quinnipiac.
Santa Clara (Holly Furphy)
This week: defeated Pepperdine 1-0
Holly Furphy came off the bench in Santa Clara’s win over Pepperdine, playing 16 minutes.
Southern Illinois (Chantelle Symes)
This week: drew 1-1 with Evansville; lost 1-0 to Illinois St.
Chantelle Symes played the full 90 minutes for Southern Illinois on both occasions this week, making three saves against Evansville and seven more in the loss to Illinois State.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Molly Arens)
This week: defeated Houston Christian 1-0; lost 3-1 to UIW
Molly Arens started for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in both games this week, playing 67 minutes in the win over Houston Christian and tallying a shot on target in 74 minutes against Incarnate Word.
UAB (Abbey Burns)
This week: drew 1-1 with Fla. Atlantic
Abbey Burns played the full 90 minutes in UAB’s draw with Florida Atlantic, scoring the game-tying goal with her only shot of the match.
UMBC (Isobel Davy, Annaliese Grove)
This week: lost 2-1 to NJIT; drew 2-2 with Maine
Annie Grove started both games for UMBC this week, playing 69 minutes against NJIT and the full 90 minutes in the draw with Maine. Isy Davy did not feature in either contest.
UNC Asheville (Jasmine Barry)
This week: drew 1-1 with Longwood
Jasmine Barry came off the bench in UNC Asheville’s draw with Longwood, playing 42 minutes.
USC (Talia Grossman)
This week: defeated Washington St. 2-1; defeated Washington 3-0
Talia Grossman did not feature for USC this week.
VCU (Greta Kraszula)
This week: lost 1-0 to La Salle; lost 1-0 to Saint Louis
Greta Kraszula started both games for VCU this week, tallying a shot in a full-game outing against La Salle and playing 69 minutes against Saint Louis.
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