Women's Soccer Wraps Up Season on a High Note

UNC Asheville capped off the 2009 season with a 1-0 victory of the High Point Panthers on Sunday at Greenwood Field. The senior class was recognized before the match and proceeded to excel on the playing field. McKenna Stockhausen recorded her 12th goal in Bulldog blue in the 12th minute of the match, and Veronica Lazar made nine saves for her 13th career shutout.

The Bulldogs came out on the offensive in the first half, firing several shots on goal, including near misses by Stockhausen and fellow senior Lauren Turnburke. In the 12th minute, Stockhausen beat a High Point defender but was taken out with a dangerous tackle inside the box. The Asheville striker was awarded a penalty kick, which she drove home to the bottom right corner of the net.

High Point responded with a relentless attack for the final 15 minutes of the period, but a strong effort by the Asheville back line and several quality saves by Lazar combined to preserve the lead. Following intermission, the Panthers again came out on the offensive, but the Asheville defense resisted. After a barrage of about 10 minutes, the Bulldog midfielders succeeded in slowing the tempo of the match and keeping the pressure off of the Lazar the rest of the way.

UNC Asheville wraps up with season with a 5-10-1 overall record and a 2-7-0 mark in conference play. The Bulldogs did not qualify for the Big South postseason tournament. As this was the final match for the seven seniors on this year’s squad, I’m including photos of those players – each of whom made significant contributions to Sunday’s victory.

Lauren Turnburke

McKenna Stockhausen

Keri Skelton

Kristina Montuori

Veronica Lazar

Sara Marie Holland

Meagan Bradham