Sunday, August 25
Houston, TX
11:05 a.m.
Rice University
3-1-0, 0-0-0
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UTRGV
0-2-1, 0-0-0
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UTRGV
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Rice
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Owls Blank Vaqueros Behind Chancey’s Second-Half Goal
8/25/2024 2:36:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HOUSTON – After fending off numerous chances, Leah Chancey finally broke through for the Rice offense with a goal in the 65th minute to lift Rice past UTRGV 1-0 Sunday afternoon at Holloway Field. With the win, Rice moves to 3-1 to open the 2024 campaign.
How It Happened
The Owls offense made strides early, with Jules Johnston and Chancey rattling off shots, but the Vaqueros goalie was there to make the saves. Camille Quarterman had another look for the Owls halfway through the half, but the UTRGV defense was there again to make the stop. The two sides went into halftime scoreless.
After making several stops in the early going of the second half, Leah Chancey broke through for the game's opening goal off of passes from Allie Love and Taylor Rish. The Rice defense was put to work the rest of the way, with Faith Hutchins and crew making several timely saves in the closing 20 minutes to preserve the clean sheet for Rice.
Post-Match Reaction: Head Coach Brian Lee
"Today was a hot grind, but UTRGV's colors were appropriate… there is 'something in the orange, tells me we're not done.' We showed some great character to grind it out on a hot summer day."
Scoring Summary
64:49 – RICE – Goal by Leah Chancey (1), assisted by Taylor Rish and Allie Love
Quick Hits
The Owls out-shot the Vaqueros 17-10 and 8-5 in shots on goal.
Rice also had an 8-2 corner kick advantage.
Chancey netted her first Rice goal and her third career goal.
This was her second career game-winning goal.
Love and Rish both recorded their second assists of the season.
In the first four games for Rice, four newcomers have combined for nine points (two goals, five assists)
Hutchins earned her third win in goal on the season, while recording five saves.
Hutchins records the first shutout of the season for the Owls.
With the win, the Owls are 2-0 on the season when facing an opponent for the first time in the series history (Navy, UTRGV).
Up Next
The Owls continue their homestand Thursday night against an NCAA Tournament team from last season, Lamar.
How It Happened
The Owls offense made strides early, with Jules Johnston and Chancey rattling off shots, but the Vaqueros goalie was there to make the saves. Camille Quarterman had another look for the Owls halfway through the half, but the UTRGV defense was there again to make the stop. The two sides went into halftime scoreless.
After making several stops in the early going of the second half, Leah Chancey broke through for the game's opening goal off of passes from Allie Love and Taylor Rish. The Rice defense was put to work the rest of the way, with Faith Hutchins and crew making several timely saves in the closing 20 minutes to preserve the clean sheet for Rice.
Post-Match Reaction: Head Coach Brian Lee
"Today was a hot grind, but UTRGV's colors were appropriate… there is 'something in the orange, tells me we're not done.' We showed some great character to grind it out on a hot summer day."
Scoring Summary
64:49 – RICE – Goal by Leah Chancey (1), assisted by Taylor Rish and Allie Love
Quick Hits
The Owls out-shot the Vaqueros 17-10 and 8-5 in shots on goal.
Rice also had an 8-2 corner kick advantage.
Chancey netted her first Rice goal and her third career goal.
This was her second career game-winning goal.
Love and Rish both recorded their second assists of the season.
In the first four games for Rice, four newcomers have combined for nine points (two goals, five assists)
Hutchins earned her third win in goal on the season, while recording five saves.
Hutchins records the first shutout of the season for the Owls.
With the win, the Owls are 2-0 on the season when facing an opponent for the first time in the series history (Navy, UTRGV).
Up Next
The Owls continue their homestand Thursday night against an NCAA Tournament team from last season, Lamar.
Team Stats
UTRGV
RICE
Goals
0
1
Shots
10
17
Shots on Goal
5
8
Saves
6
5
Corners
2
8
Fouls
7
6
Scoring Plays
Leah Chancey (1)
Assisted By: Taylor Rish , Allie Love
GOAL by RICE Chancey, Leah Assist by Rish, Taylor and Love, Allie.
64:49
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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