Thursday, September 19
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6:05 p.m.
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Photo by: Maria Lysaker | Rice Athletics
Owls Drop Road Contest at South Florida
9/19/2024 8:51:00 PM | Women's Soccer
TAMPA – The Rice soccer team grabbed an early lead, but back-to-back South Florida goals gave the Bulls a 2-1 win Thursday night at Corbett Stadium. The Owls see their six-match unbeaten streak end, falling to 7-2-1 (1-1 AAC), while South Florida moves to 6-1-2 (1-0-1 AAC).
How It Happened
The Rice offense was firing out of the gates, with Leah Chancey connecting off of a blocked shot, sending the ball to the back of the net, to extend her goal-scoring streak to five matches. The Bulls found an answer shortly after, tying the match minutes later. South Florida struck again in the 15th minute to take a 2-1 lead. The defenses settled in for the rest of the half, with the Bulls holding their 2-1 lead at the break.
The Bulls looked to extend their lead early in the second half, with Faith Hutchins making the save to keep it a one-goal game. Kallie McKinney looked to tie the match in the 59th minute, but her shot found the arms of the South Florida keeper. The Owls had one final offensive chance in the closing seconds off a corner kick, but the South Florida defense held on to take the 2-1 win.
Post-Match Reaction: Head Coach Brian Lee
"Not our best today. We will take the rearview off so we can only see in front of us and get ready for UAB next Thursday."
Scoring Summary
04:35 – RICE – Goal by Leah Chancey (6), assisted by Taylor Rish
07:48 – USF – Goal by Micahela Hill, assisted by Sarah Brunner
14:07 – USF – Goal by Sadie Sider-Echenberg, unassisted
Quick Hits
South Florida out-shot Rice 16-6 and 7-4 in shots on goal.
The Bulls had a 4-1 corner kick advantage.
Chancey scored her team-leading sixth goal of the season.
She extends her goal-scoring streak to five matches, taking sole possession for the second-longest streak in program history.
Chancey has also scored a goal in six of the last seven matches.
Rish records her third assist of the season.
Rice is now 0-2-1 all-time against South Florida.
Up Next
The Owls return to Holloway Field next Thursday night to face UAB.
How It Happened
The Rice offense was firing out of the gates, with Leah Chancey connecting off of a blocked shot, sending the ball to the back of the net, to extend her goal-scoring streak to five matches. The Bulls found an answer shortly after, tying the match minutes later. South Florida struck again in the 15th minute to take a 2-1 lead. The defenses settled in for the rest of the half, with the Bulls holding their 2-1 lead at the break.
The Bulls looked to extend their lead early in the second half, with Faith Hutchins making the save to keep it a one-goal game. Kallie McKinney looked to tie the match in the 59th minute, but her shot found the arms of the South Florida keeper. The Owls had one final offensive chance in the closing seconds off a corner kick, but the South Florida defense held on to take the 2-1 win.
Post-Match Reaction: Head Coach Brian Lee
"Not our best today. We will take the rearview off so we can only see in front of us and get ready for UAB next Thursday."
Scoring Summary
04:35 – RICE – Goal by Leah Chancey (6), assisted by Taylor Rish
07:48 – USF – Goal by Micahela Hill, assisted by Sarah Brunner
14:07 – USF – Goal by Sadie Sider-Echenberg, unassisted
Quick Hits
South Florida out-shot Rice 16-6 and 7-4 in shots on goal.
The Bulls had a 4-1 corner kick advantage.
Chancey scored her team-leading sixth goal of the season.
She extends her goal-scoring streak to five matches, taking sole possession for the second-longest streak in program history.
Chancey has also scored a goal in six of the last seven matches.
Rish records her third assist of the season.
Rice is now 0-2-1 all-time against South Florida.
Up Next
The Owls return to Holloway Field next Thursday night to face UAB.
Team Stats
Rice
USF
Goals
1
2
Shots
6
16
Shots on Goal
4
7
Saves
5
3
Corners
1
4
Fouls
8
9
Scoring Plays
Leah Chancey (6)
Assisted By: Taylor Rish
GOAL by Rice Chancey, Leah Assist by Rish, Taylor.
04:35
Micahela Hill (3)
Assisted By: Sarah Brunner
GOAL by USF Hill, Micahela Assist by Brunner, Sarah.
07:48
Sadie Sider-Echenberg (2)
GOAL by USF Sider-Echenberg, Sadie.
14:07
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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