HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville women's soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Sunday, knocking off visiting Tusculum by a 3-1 score at Charger Park. The Chargers improve to 1-1 on the year, while the Pioneers slip to 1-1.
 
Turning Points
-UAH opened the scoring just 20 minutes into the contest when a corner off the foot of Sydney Pfankuch was buried from just in front by Mia Penton, and the Chargers would take a 2-0 lead into the break at the half thanks to Baylie Spring's goal from Riley Ridgeway in the 34th minute.
-The game remained 2-0 until the 72nd minute when Tusculum's Elise Gallo scored, but just two minutes later in the 74th, the Chargers would once again lead by a pair as the team was awarded a penalty kick that Lauren Mayer converted to create the eventual 3-1 final.
 
Inside the Box Score
-Shots in the contest were even at 8-8, but the Chargers held a 6-4 advantage in attempts that were on frame.
-The Chargers also enjoyed a 7-4 margin in corners on the afternoon.
-Pfankuch had two of UAH's shots to pace the team as five other Chargers fired off an attempt.
-Megan Buford made three stops in picking up the victory while moving to 1-1 on the year in goal.
 
Noteworthy
-The 34th minute goal for Spring marks the first of the Franklin, Tennessee, native's career, and the victory for Buford is the freshman keeper's first.
-Mayer's successful PK also represents her first collegiate goal.
-For the sophomore Penton, he score is the second of her career, and it is her first since scoring against Delta State on Sept. 30 of last year.
-The Chargers were awarded just one penalty kick in last year's 17 games.
 
Next Time Out
-The Chargers will be back in action on Tuesday when the team travels across town to Alabama A&M. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m.