The 2021 NGU Women's Soccer season came to a close tonight in Florence, South Carolina to the UNC Pembroke Braves with a final score of 1-0. After trailing in shots in the first half 17-2, NGU went out in style with thirteen shots in the second half while limiting the Braves to seven. However, UNCP's goal in the first half would go on to become the only goal of the match. North Greenville's season ended with an 11-4-5 overall record.
Results
- Score: NGU 0 / UNCP 1
- Location:Â Florence Soccer Complex / Florence, SC
- Records: NGUÂ 11-4-5, 9-1-2 CC / UNCPÂ 14-4-0, 11-1-0 CC
Recap
- Like their match in the regular season, UNC Pembroke came out as the aggressors, posting a total of seventeen shots throughout the first half. Nine of Lizzy Luzzi's fourteen saves would come in the first half. In the 42nd minute, the Braves would get on the board with an unassisted goal. The Braves posted two more shots to close out the half, but two saves by Luzzi would keep the score at 1-0.
- The Crusaders would come out aggressive in the second half and would go onto post a total of thirteen shots with all three of NGU's shots on goal coming in the half. Luzzi would provide five more saves in the half, but the offense was unable to find the back of the net, and UNCP would move on to the championship match.
Individual
- Lizzy Luzzi ended her all-conference season with fourteen saves.
- Romee Contreras posted three shots including two of NGU's shots on goal.
- Natalie Johnson recorded two shots including the other shot on goal.