Temple University Athletics
Sunday, September 7
Central Islip, N.Y.
3:45 p.m.
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Owls Fall to LIU, 2-1, After Conceding Late Goal
9.7.25 | Women's Soccer
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. – Temple women's soccer (2-6-0) fell on the road to LIU (2-1-1), 2-1, on Sunday afternoon after conceding a late goal in the final minutes. Eva Matesich scored the Owls' only goal of the match.
How It Happened
Up Next
The Owls return to TSC on Thursday to face USF in their conference play opener. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
For full coverage of Temple Women's Soccer, follow the Owls on social media at @TempleWSoccer on X and Instagram, on Facebook at facebook.com/TempleWSoccer, or visit the official Temple Athletics website at Owlsports.com.
How It Happened
- Shari Atkins and Valentina Bitterwolf led the Owls with two shots each, while Rylie Wilpolt, Eva Canevari, and Madison Abi Aoun also registered shots.
- After a scoreless first half, LIU took the lead early in the second, with Izzy Stein finding the net in the 49th minute.
- In the 58th minute, Matesich equalized for the Owls, scoring off an assist from Wilpolt to make it 1-1.
- The Sharks responded in the closing minutes, as Bo Price scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for LIU.
- Goalkeeper Claudia Viau recorded five saves in the loss.
Up Next
The Owls return to TSC on Thursday to face USF in their conference play opener. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
For full coverage of Temple Women's Soccer, follow the Owls on social media at @TempleWSoccer on X and Instagram, on Facebook at facebook.com/TempleWSoccer, or visit the official Temple Athletics website at Owlsports.com.
Team Stats
TEM
LIU
Goals
1
2
Shots
8
11
Shots on Goal
4
7
Saves
5
3
Corners
2
5
Fouls
8
7
Scoring Plays
Izzy Stein (2)
GOAL by LIU Stein, Izzy.
49:54
Eva Matesich (1)
Assisted By: Rylie Wilpolt
GOAL by TEM Matesich, Eva Assist by Wilpolt, Rylie.
58:04
Grace Hennig (2)
Assisted By: Bo Price
GOAL by LIU Hennig, Grace Assist by Price, Bo.
87:47
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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