Thursday, October 5
Houston, TX
7 p.m.
Rice University
2-10-1
0
vs
2
#10 Memphis
10-1
1
2
F
Memphis
1
1
2
Rice
0
0
0
Photo by: Maria Lysaker | Rice Athletics
Owls Drop Hard-Fought Contest to #10 Memphis
10/5/2023 9:42:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HOUSTON – The Owls defense gave the Tigers problems throughout the night, but #10 Memphis was able to find the offense for a 2-0 win Thursday night at Holloway Field.
How It Happened
The Tigers tried to apply pressure early, with back-to-back shots just two minutes into the match, but Hannah Pimentel was there to make the diving save on the shot and rebound to keep things scoreless. A few minutes later, Ellen Halseth looked to get the Owls on the board, but her shot fell right into the arms of the waiting keeper. The Tigers broke through at the 22:58 mark with Anna Hauer's fourth goal of the season. Memphis looked to double its lead with five minutes left in the half, but Pimentel was there again as the Owls went into halftime down 1-0.
Natalie Gorji had a chance to tie the match early in the second half, but once again, Kaylie Bierman was in position to make the save. After fending off the Tiger attack for most of the second half, Memphis broke through again with seven minutes left in the game to take a 2-0 victory.
Up Next
The Owls will be back in action next Thursday on the road against Temple.
Quick Hits
Memphis out-shot Rice 23-9 and 9-2 in shots on goal.
The Tigers also had a 5-0 corner kick advantage.
With the loss, the Owls are now 2-8-1 all-time against Memphis
Pimentel recorded seven saves in the match.
How It Happened
The Tigers tried to apply pressure early, with back-to-back shots just two minutes into the match, but Hannah Pimentel was there to make the diving save on the shot and rebound to keep things scoreless. A few minutes later, Ellen Halseth looked to get the Owls on the board, but her shot fell right into the arms of the waiting keeper. The Tigers broke through at the 22:58 mark with Anna Hauer's fourth goal of the season. Memphis looked to double its lead with five minutes left in the half, but Pimentel was there again as the Owls went into halftime down 1-0.
Natalie Gorji had a chance to tie the match early in the second half, but once again, Kaylie Bierman was in position to make the save. After fending off the Tiger attack for most of the second half, Memphis broke through again with seven minutes left in the game to take a 2-0 victory.
Up Next
The Owls will be back in action next Thursday on the road against Temple.
Quick Hits
Memphis out-shot Rice 23-9 and 9-2 in shots on goal.
The Tigers also had a 5-0 corner kick advantage.
With the loss, the Owls are now 2-8-1 all-time against Memphis
Pimentel recorded seven saves in the match.
Team Stats
UMEM
RICE
Goals
2
0
Shots
23
4
Shots on Goal
9
2
Saves
2
7
Corners
5
0
Fouls
10
8
Scoring Plays
Hauer, Anna (4)
Assisted By: Jones, Mya
GOAL by UMEM Hauer, Anna (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Jones, Mya, goal number 4 for season.
22:58
Hauer, Anna (5)
Assisted By: Nakao, Momo
GOAL by UMEM Hauer, Anna, Assist by Nakao, Momo, goal number 5 for season.
83:15
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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