Western Battles College of Charleston to a 0-0 Tie in Double Overtime

Sept. 24, 2004

Cullowhee, N.C. - Western Carolina women's soccer game against the College of Charleston ended in a 0-0 tie after two rounds of overtime play Friday evening at Schrader Field.

This marks the ninth time in WCU women's soccer six-year history that the Catamounts have played past regulation, and the third time the match ended in a tie. It is also the second-consecutive year that the Catamounts and Cougars have ventured into double overtime, with the College of Charleston winning last year, 2-1.

The Cougars outshot the Catamounts 13-9, with sophomore Abi Nicholas leading the offense with three shots.

Junior Casey Davis led the Catamounts on offense with four shots. Junior Natalie Turgeon and freshman Heather Dittmer each contributed two shots as well to Western's total of nine shots for the game.

Catamount keeper, sophomore Alesha Row had a game high five saves including a crucial stop in the first half on a penalty kick from the Cougars' Perri Brenner.

"I could not be more proud of the effort and performance of our team today," Head Coach Debbie Hensley said. "They played with the passion and heart that we have been looking for all season. Hopefully we can continue this momentum throughout the remainder of our season."

The Catamounts return home this Sunday, Sept. 26 as they host the East Carolina Pirates in non-conference action. Match time is set to start at 1:00 pm at Schrader Field.

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