JACKSON, Tenn. |
Brynn Colvin tallied her second score of the night in the 96th minute, lifting The University of Alabama in Huntsville women's soccer team to a 2-1 overtime victory on the road at Union on Friday night. The Chargers improve to 4-3-1 (2-2-0 Gulf South Conference) with the win, while Union falls to 2-5-0 GSC).
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Hailey Hicks recorded a save in the 92nd minute, Colvin would score just four seconds into the 96th minute to end the game.
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The thrilling conclusion came after UAH dominated the second 45 minutes of regulation, outshooting the hosts by a 16-4 margin in the second half including a 10-1 edge in shots on goal in the period, and that pressure resulted in the Chargers being awarded a penalty – the team's first of the year – in the 58th which Colvin converted to tie the game at 1-1 after Union had grabbed the lead in the 17th minute.
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Colvin now leads the team with four goals, and the game-winner is her team-best second of the season.
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The wide differential in shots in the second half gave the visiting side an impressive 23-12 margin in shot attempts and a 14-5 advantage in shots on goal.Â
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Hicks finished the night with four saves in picking up the win in goal for the Blue and White, moving her to 2-0-0 on the season.
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The victory is UAH's fourth straight all-time against Union, and it also marks the third consecutive win in overtime as the previous two meetings required a second period of extra time before resulting in Charger victories.Â
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UAH will look to continue its strong road play – the Chargers are now 3-1-0 on the road this season – on Sunday when the team travels to Christian Brothers to wrap up the road trip. Kick-off in Memphis is slated for 1 p.m.