UMW Women's Soccer Tops Division I Howard, 3-1
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard (0-12-2) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mary Washington (8-1-1) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Scoring Summary | |
|---|---|
| 2nd - 60:11 | BROWN,Jordan (Howard) |
| 2nd - 75:23 | Kelsey Carter (Mary Washington) |
| 2nd - 80:40 | Jessica Bednarcik (Mary Washington) |
| 2nd - 84:19 | Jessica Bednarcik (Mary Washington) |
| Howard | Mary Washington |
|---|---|
|
G:
BROWN,Jordan - 1
A: N/A Sh: BROWN,Jordan - 3 Sv: DICKINSON,Kyra - 5 |
G:
Jessica Bednarcik - 2
A: Erin Reynolds - 1 Sh: Jessica Bednarcik - 3 Sv: Charlotte Owens - 3 |
| TEAM STATISTICS | Howard | Mary Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 9 (4) | 10 (8) |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Fouls | 11 | 7 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 2 |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
The University of Mary Washington women's soccer team scored three goals in the final 15 minutes of play to earn a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Howard University on Tuesday at the Battleground. The Eagles improve to 8-1-1 on the season.
After a scoreless first half, the Bison scored at 60:11 on an unassisted goal from Jordan Brown. The Eagles raced back with three goals in the final 14:37, as Kelsey Carter scored to tie the game at 75:23, and freshman Jessica Bednarcik scored at 80:40 and again at 84:19 on an assist from Erin Reynolds.
The Eagles held a 10-9 edge in shots, while Howard led in corner kicks, 5-2. UMW goalkeeper Charlotte Owens had three saves in goal, while Kyra Dickinson had five stops for Howard.
The victory over a Division I program is the first for UMW since 1990, when the Eagles topped American University, 2-1.
Mary Washington will visit York College of Pa. in a key Capital Athletic Conference showdown on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
