GREENEVILLE, Tenn. | The University of Alabama in Huntsville women's soccer team opened the 2018 campaign on Friday afternoon, falling 2-0 to Palm Beach Atlantic in a neutral site contest held at Tusculum. The Chargers start the year at 0-1, while PBA begins the year at 1-0.
 
Turning Points
-UAH threatened to take an early lead in the contest when Rach Collins had a strong effort towards goal in the 17th minute, but the try went just right to keep the game scoreless.
-The Chargers were on the tough end of a pair of unfortunate bounces in the 28th minute as a PBA corner caromed off of two UAH defenders and into the goal for the lone score of the first half.
-The Sailfish then added onto their lead in the 68th minute as Ashley Swanson scored to create the eventual 2-0 final.
 
Inside the Box Score
-PBA held a 14-9 advantage in shots including a 6-2 edge in attempts that were on target.
-Each of Brynn Colvin, Amanda Elsey, and Kirsten Laplante led the Chargers with a pair of shots, and Colvin accounted for both of UAH's efforts that were on frame.
-Izzy Huddleston earned her first collegiate start in goal, registering three saves in the setback.
-The Sailfish earned a pair of corners in each half to hold a 4-1 edge.
-Fouls in the contest were even with 11 called on PBA and 10 on UAH, and there were no bookings in the game.
 
Noteworthy
-UAH saw four players – Melanie Brannon, Devyn Thompson, Jessica Bissinger, and Kirsten Laplante – make their debut in the Blue and White, and each of Brannon, Thompson, and Bissinger picked up starts in their first-ever collegiate game.
-A total of 17 Chargers saw action in the contest.
 
Next Time Out
-The Chargers will be back at it on Sunday when the team plays another neutral site game, taking on No. 23 Nova Southeastern at 9 a.m. CDT at Tusculum.