Lady Pirates Fall to Western Carolina, 2-0
September 27, 2004 | Soccer
Cullowhee, N.C. - The East Carolina women's soccer team fell to in-state foe Western Carolina Sunday afternoon 2-0 in non-conference action at Schrader Field.
After battling to a scoreless tie after one half of play, the Cat's (2-5-1, 0-1-1) capitalized on increased offensive pressure in the second half. Freshman forward Lauren Atkinson beat a Pirate (2-6-1, 0-1-0) defender and goalkeeper Lindsi Troxler at the top of the box and found the back of the net just seven minutes into the second half to give the Catamounts a 1-0 lead. The goal was Atkinson's first in her collegiate career.
Late in the second half sophomore Stephanie Svoboda drove the ball down into Pirate territory, past two defenders, before dishing off to Atkinson. The freshman forward then crossed the ball back to Svoboda for Western's second goal of the game, and Svoboda's team-high third on the season.
The Catamounts out shot the Pirates 13-6, with freshman Heather Dittmer leading the way with three. Svoboda, Atkinson, and Megan Chambers each added a pair as well.
The Pirates will return to action this Friday, Oct. 1 when they host DePaul in their first Conference USA home game of the season at 4 p.m.
ECU WCU Goals 0 2 Shots 6 13 Saves 6 1 Cornerkicks 3 2 Fouls 10 7
