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Temple University
2-3-0, 0-0-0
Delaware State
2-1-0, 0-0-0
Temple Falls Short in 2-1 Loss to Delaware State
8.28.25 | Women's Soccer
DOVER, Del. — Temple women's soccer (2-3-0) dropped a close road match to Delaware State, 2-1, Thursday night at Drass Field. Forward Shari Atkins scored the Owls' lone goal in the first half.
How It Happened
- Delaware State struck early, opening the scoring in the 1st minute with a goal from Nicole Cargill, assisted by Yazmeen Smith. Just three minutes later, Smith found the net herself, giving the Hornets a quick 2-0 advantage by the 4th minute.
- Temple responded in the 12th minute when Shari Atkins buried a shot to cut the deficit in half. Valentina Bitterwolf was credited with the assist on the play.
- Temple outshot Delaware State 17-9 and dominated corner kicks by an 8-1 margin.
- Goalkeeper Claudia Viau recorded three saves in the first half, while Tamsin Bynoe added two more in relief during the second.
Up Next
The Owls head to West Long Branch, N.J. on Sunday to take on Monmouth. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
For full coverage of Temple Women's Soccer, follow the Owls on social media at @TempleWSoccer (Twitter/X and Instagram), Facebook.com/TempleWSoccer, or visit the official website of Temple Athletics at Owlsports.com.
Team Stats
Nicole Cargill (2)
Assisted By: Yazmeen Smith
GOAL by DSU Cargill, Nicole Assist by Smith, Yazmeen.
01:51
Yazmeen Smith (1)
GOAL by DSU Smith, Yazmeen.
04:50
Ariana Gronauer (2)
Assisted By: Valentina Bitterwolf , Shari Atkins
GOAL by TEM Gronauer, Ariana Assist by Bitterwolf, Valentina and Atkins, Shari.
12:11
