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HUNTSVILLE | Behind a strong opening 45 minutes, the University of Alabama in Huntsville women's soccer team knocked off visiting Newberry 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at Charger Park. The Chargers improve to 2-1-1 with the victory, and the Wolves fall to 0-2-2.
 
Each of UAH's goals came in a span of just over 20 minutes in the first half starting with a beauty of a strike off the foot of Riley Ridgeway on a free kick from around 30 yards out in the 16th minute, and that goal was followed by a pair in rapid succession a quarter of an hour later.

WSOC: Hugs all around for a 3-2 dub! #chargerpride pic.twitter.com/ELZjEkgc9H

— UAH Chargers (@UAHChargers) September 12, 2015

Sophomore Alexcia Alexander fired a shot off the post in the 32nd minute of the contest, following up on her own attempt with a successful try on the rebound to produce her team-best third goal of the season, and then in the 37th, the reigning GSC Freshman of the Year assisted on eventual game-winner, connecting with Sydney Pfankuch who buried it to create the 3-0 advantage.
 
For the opening half, UAH held a 9-4 edge in shots.
 
Running her streak without allowing a score to 277 minutes, UAH keeper Larae Breaux held Newberry at bay until the 69th minute, capping off a strong stretch that also featured 18 saves including the five that she made in Saturday's contest.
 
It was Guadalupe Magana who scored off a corner to make it 3-1, and the Wolves pulled to within one in the 80th minute on a Michelle Calmeyn score. However, the Chargers would not allow another shot in the game's final minutes en route to wrapping up the victory.
 
The Wolves ended up holding the advantage for the match in shots by a 13-12 edge, but the home side earned five corners compared to two for Newberry to lead in that statistical category.
 
UAH will take off Sunday and then entertain Oakwood on Monday night at Charger Park. Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m.