Temple University Athletics
LAMPLUGH'S LATE GOAL LIFTS WOMEN'S SOCCER PAST XAVIER, 2-1
10.8.04 | Women's Soccer
AMBLER, PA -- Junior Kate Lamplugh lifted the Temple women's soccer team to a dramatic 2-1 win over visiting Xavier on a beautiful Friday afternoon at Ambler Socce Field. The Owl forward scored on a breakaway with
Xavier (3-9, 0-5) got on the scoreboard first as Lauren Giesting tallied in the 34th mionute off an assist by Meredith Frendt. The Owls' Katie Louth countered that nine minutes later, finishing a header from teammate Melissa Foley in the 43rd minute to tie the game at 1-1.
The second half started out very aggressively as both teams committed numerous fouls. The pace was quick, but the game was played mostly at midfield. With two minutes left Lamplugh out-ran a Musketeer defender, swung to the right side of the box and drove a ball past the diving Musketeer goalkeeper Andrea Garber (one save).
Senior Jackie Mauro got the start in goal and record four saves in posting the win.
The Owls next play Sunday when they host defending A-10 Champion Dayton. Game time is set for
