Posted: Oct 03, 2024
- Final Score: Carroll Lynx 2 – #19 CCBC Essex Knights 8
- Records: Carroll 3-6-1 | CCBC Essex 8-3-1
- Location: Westminster, MD – Carroll Community College
- The Short Story: The Carroll Lynx hosted the #19 nationally ranked CCBC Essex Knights as they held them tied at halftime before falling off in the second half.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- CCBC Essex jumped out to the early lead as a steal led to a quick shot by the Knights to sneak into the net in the fourth minute of the game.
- The Lynx tied the game up in 28th minute as Haley Greenwade dodged through the entire Knights' defense to score on a powerful shot.
- Essex took the lead once again two minutes later as a corner kick was tapped around the box until it was finally hit in.
- Once it was Greenwade with the answer as she was fouled in the opposing teams' box then cooly slotted home the penalty kick at the end of the first half.
- Essex once again jumped ahead once again early in the second half as a 30 yard free kick found the back of the net.
- The same Knights player scored another long goal as her shot from over 30 yards went into the net to double the Essex lead. Two more Essex goals a couple minutes later added to the lead as part of a six goal second half to pull away.
GAME NOTES
- Saige Couffal-Shifflet hit the crossbar as part of her three shots, just behind Greenwade with her six.
- Greenwade is now up to 12 goals for the season, currently good for third in the region.
- Alyssa Ruff and Hailey Sadler each had shots on goal as they both have continued to grow their roles on the team.
- Brooke Turner made seven saves in another strong game for the goalkeeper.
UP NEXT
- The Lynx will finish out their arduous week as they travel to Patrick Henry College on Saturday, October 5 at 10:30 AM.
- The Sentinals are 3-4 on the season as the four year college hosts the Lynx for their homecoming.