University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
2-3-2, 0-0-0
Alabama
8-1-1, 1-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alabama | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Soccer Falls on the Road at No. 11 Alabama
9/18/2022 11:38:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Chattanooga falls to 2-3-2 on the year while the Tide improve to 8-1-1 overall and are 1-0 in SEC play after defeating #5 South Carolina on Thursday.
"Alabama is a top team," Chattanooga head coach Gavin McKinney said. "They made things difficult for us in every regard. We will learn from this and move forward."
Six different Alabama players found the back of the net with three in each half. Caroline Ekern made her fifth start of the season and suffered her first loss, moving to 2-1-2 in goal.
Despite several attempts into their attacking third, the Mocs were unable to get past the Tide defense.
Chattanooga will host Mercer Friday, Sept. 23 at the UTC Sports Complex in the Southern Conference opener for both teams. Live stats will be available on GoMocs.com.
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NOTES
TEAM
- Chattanooga fell 6-0 at Alabama Sunday night … UTC moves to 2-3-2 in its non-conference finale … Alabama improves to 8-1-1 overall and 1-0 in SEC play.
- UTC is 1-7-1 all-time against the Tide.
- Six goals matches the most scored by Alabama against Chattanooga – a 6-1 loss by the Mocs on 9/9/01.
- Fifth shutout by Alabama against UTC.
- Alabama outshot Chattanooga 28-0 … Tide had 12 shots on goal with six goals scored.
- Last time UTC allowed more than 20 shots was 23 at UNC Greensboro, 11/3/19.
- Caroline Ekern suffered her first loss in five starts … 2-1-2.
- Caroline Ekern had a career-best six saves in the match.
- First loss this season against a ranked opponent – Alabama ranked #11.
INDIVIDUAL
- Caroline Ekern, Fr., GK
Six saves, six goals allowed, 90 minutes
First loss in her fifth start
Six Saves is a career-high
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Ashlynn Serepca (2)
Assisted By: Marianna Annest
Ashlynn Serepca heads a ball in to the right corner off of a ball from Marianna Annest
17:33
Gianna Paul (3)
Assisted By: Felicia Knox
Felicia Knox plays a through ball to Gianna Paul who shoots it past the keeper
23:58
Kate Henderson (3)
Assisted By: Aislin Streicek
Kate Henderson heads a ball off the shot from Aislin Streicek
29:52
Macy Clem (2)
Assisted By: Kat Rogers
Macy Clem heads a ball in to the goal assisted by Kat Rogers
65:17
Emelie Kobler (1)
Assisted By: Kat Rogers
Emily Kobler shoots the ball past the keeper assisted by Kat Rogers
69:42
Sydney Vincens (1)
Assisted By: Kat Rogers
Sydney Vincens shoots the ball past the keeper assisted by Kat Rogers
76:06
