Thursday, October 19
Abilene
7 p.m.
Abilene Christian
7-8-2, 2-5-1
1
vs
1
Grand Canyon
10-4-4, 4-1-3
1
2
F
Grand Canyon
1
0
1
Abilene Christian
1
0
1
Photo by: Aly Bayliss
Cats Play Lopes to 1-1 Draw
10/19/2023 10:01:00 PM | Women's Soccer
ABILENE – Abilene Christian played a strong game, grabbing a 1-1 tie with Grand Canyon on Thursday.
The tie ended ACU's postseason hopes, however. The Wildcats needed two wins this week to advance.
Chayse Thorn gave the Wildcats an early lead, playing in an assist from Emma Nylund from the right side in the 15th minute. It was Thorn's 14th goal of the season.
Grand Canyon, coming off of lopsided wins last week over Texas-Rio Grande Valley and Stephen F. Austin, scored the equalizer in the 19th minute with a goal from Lindsey Prokop.
GCU appeared to have a game-winner late in the second half but it was waved off on an offsides call.
"Outstanding, amazing effort and a lot of growth," said ACU Head Coach Stephen Salas. "Best game we've played all season. We didn't get the win but we're still trending in the right direction. They just put in 13 goals last weekend. To tie them; I can't say anything more than outstanding effort from our girls."
Thorn and McCarly Holloman had two shots on goal each for the Cats and Peyton Hill added another.
Lili Ross had four saves in the first half and Savanna Alba turned away three shots in the second.
ACU wraps up the season on Sunday, hosting California Baptist at noon.
The tie ended ACU's postseason hopes, however. The Wildcats needed two wins this week to advance.
Chayse Thorn gave the Wildcats an early lead, playing in an assist from Emma Nylund from the right side in the 15th minute. It was Thorn's 14th goal of the season.
Grand Canyon, coming off of lopsided wins last week over Texas-Rio Grande Valley and Stephen F. Austin, scored the equalizer in the 19th minute with a goal from Lindsey Prokop.
GCU appeared to have a game-winner late in the second half but it was waved off on an offsides call.
"Outstanding, amazing effort and a lot of growth," said ACU Head Coach Stephen Salas. "Best game we've played all season. We didn't get the win but we're still trending in the right direction. They just put in 13 goals last weekend. To tie them; I can't say anything more than outstanding effort from our girls."
Thorn and McCarly Holloman had two shots on goal each for the Cats and Peyton Hill added another.
Lili Ross had four saves in the first half and Savanna Alba turned away three shots in the second.
ACU wraps up the season on Sunday, hosting California Baptist at noon.
Team Stats
GCU
ACU
Goals
1
1
Shots
19
5
Shots on Goal
8
5
Saves
4
7
Corners
4
3
Fouls
6
12
Scoring Plays
Chayse Thorn (14)
Assisted By: Emma Nylund
GOAL by ACU Thorn, Chayse Assist by Nylund, Emma.
14:19
Lindsey Prokop (6)
GOAL by GCU Prokop, Lindsey.
18:15
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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