Soccer Destroys Converse to Remain Unbeaten at Home
First year forward Bree Mason was one of three Braves to record their first goals of the season against the Valkyries of Converse College. PN photo/Trevon Knight UNCP moved to a perfect 5-0 all time against the Valkyries of Converse as the team defeated their foes at home by a score of 5-0 on October 2. The victory also moved the Braves to a perfect 3-0 at Lumber River EMC Stadium, their home field. The team emphasized getting out and running ahead of the Converse defensive s
Women’s Soccer Looks to Build on Success
From right to left: Twin sisters Gina and Katy Ryan pose with teammates Bree Mason and Bea Fretwell following the team’s 1-0 win over Chowan in season opener. PN photo/Khari Mcqueen. In 2017, the UNCP women’s soccer team enjoyed great success, posting a 15-5-1 record, winning a Peach Belt Conference Championship and advancing to the second round of the NCAA playoffs. This year's team looks to compound on that success with a largely different roster, but a similar philosophy a
Braves Fall to Familiar Foe 2-3
The UNCP women’s soccer team traveled to Charlotte to take on the Royals of Queens University on Sept. 1
In the rematch of the first round of last season’s NCAA Soccer Championships.
Last year’s match up ended in a 0-1 overtime defeat for the Braves and while this time around the Braves were able to score two goals, they still were not able to topple their familiar foe.
The game was delayed two hours from its initial start time of 5 p.m. due to nearby lightn
Braves Soccer Dominates, Shuts Out Anderson 4-0
(PN Photo/ Trevon Knight) On a Saturday where soccer seemed to serve as an opening act for UNCP football’s home opener, Braves soccer stood out in its own right, shutting out Anderson University 4-0. The 4-0 win was UNCP’s second shutout of the season, three games into the campaign. The team was stout defensively, holding their opponents to just six shots in the first half (recording saves on five of them) and 13 shots in the game overall. The Braves also played a clean game
Braves Soccer Shuts Out Chowan in Season Opener
Junior Katy Ryan scored her first career goal against Chowan. The UNCP women’s soccer team and the reigning Peach Belt Conference champions kicked off their season with a 1-0 win at Lumbee River EMC Stadium on Aug. 30 over the visiting Hawks of Chowan University.
At the onset of the match the temperature was in the mid 90s but with the humidity, it felt as if it was over 100 degrees and it showed as the game went on. There were multiple players that experienced muscle c
