Women's Soccer Wins First Victory of The Season With A Shutout Over Lehigh

PHILADELPHIA – Temple women's soccer (1-3-1) recorded their first goal and win of the season against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. This was the second of four-city opponent matches this season.

How it Happened
- The Owls offensively dominated the first half with three shots in the first fifteen minutes, courtesy of Shari Atkins and Phoebe Hollin.
- Taylor Vecchione started her first half of the season with a save.
- The Cherry and White ended the first half with 11 shots, led by Yazmeen Smith (3).
- Once more, Temple started the second half strong with Nicole Sweeney kicking a beemer to the far-left corner, netting the first goal of the season.
-Temple ended the game leading in corner kicks (8), shots (15), and shots on goal (8).

Game Notes
-Captain Nicole Sweeney scored her first goal of the season and Temple Career.
- Vecchione's first game of the season was also her first shutout of the season, closing the match with five saves.
- Shari Atkins led the team in shots on goal (4).
- Temple tallied a record high of first half shots so far this season.
- There was only one card throughout the game, which was pulled against Temple.

Up Next
The Cherry and White hit the road to Chapey Field, RI on Sunday. The Owls will face Providence at 1PM. Attendance is free to all fans, the match will stream on ESPN+.