FAIRFAX, Virginia – Junior Madison Melnick (William Mason H.S./Mason, Ohio) scored the game-winning goal with 45 seconds remaining in the second overtime period as UNCW (3-3-0) earned its second straight win, a 2-1 non-conference victory over UMBC (1-4-1) at George Mason Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Melnick, who netted the second goal of her college career, took a pass from senior Stephanie Bronson (Leesville H.S./Raleigh, N.C.) and scored on a five-yard shot to secure the Seahawks' third win in the last four matches.

"I am proud of our team for sticking with it today," Coach Paul Cairney said. "Overall, I felt like we created several good chances in many different ways. UMBC was up to the task and they defended well for long spells. They also have attackers who can score and they made it very difficult.

"I am disappointed in the goal we gave up as I felt we were in the driver's seat at that point," Cairney added. "But, to be able to play in our sixth straight game on the road and win it in a very exciting way is quite rewarding for our team."

After a scoreless first half, the Seahawks took a 1-0 lead in the 48th minute when junior Kennedy Ulrich (Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada) scored after receiving passes from seniors Katrina Guillou (Bishop Ireton H.S./Fort Washington, Md.) and Sydney Sawaya (Jordan H.S./Durham, N.C.).

The Retrievers tied the match in the 59th minute when junior forward Destinee Morris (La Plata H.S./La Plata, Md.) tallied her first goal of the season off assists from junior forward Alexa Quaranta (Perry Hall H.S./Baltimore, Md.) and sophomore forward Rachel Lyon (Gettysburg Area H.S./Ortanna, Pa.).

Junior goalkeeper Carolyn Huddy (Lake Norman H.S./Huntersville, N.C.) made two saves for the Seahawks, who held a commanding 29-7 shot advantage over the Retrievers.

#SeahawkStats: UNCW and UMBC met for the first time in women's soccer … After allowing 11 goals in their first two matches, UNCW has given up just four goals in the last four contests … The Seahawks claimed the Patriot Invitational championship after posting a 2-0-0 record …Huddy, Guillou, Melnick and senior defender Morgan Leyble (Jacksonville H.S./Jacksonville, N.C.) were named to the All-Tournament Team for the Seahawks … The 29 shots attempted by UNCW are the most since taking 33 shots against Jacksonville on Sept. 16, 2007 in a 4-0 victory … Guillou has recorded a point in three consecutive matches, scoring two goals with an assist … Nine different UNCW players have now recorded a point this season, including five different goal scorers.

Up Next for the Seahawks: After six consecutive road matches, UNCW will have its home opener on Friday, Sept. 11 by hosting Richmond as part of the UNCW Hilton Garden Inn Mayfaire Invitational. Opening kick-off between the Seahawks and the Spiders is slated for 7:30 p.m.    

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College Women's Soccer: UNCW 2, UMBC 1 (2OT)
UNCW   0-1-0-1 / 2
UMBC   0-1-0-0 / 1
 
Goals: UNCW – Kennedy Ulrich (47:13), Madison Melnick (109:15); UMBC – Destinee Morris (58:58). Assists: UNCW – Katrina Guillou, Sydney Sawaya, Stephanie Bronson; UMBC – Alexa Quaranta, Rachel Lyon. Saves: UNCW – Carolyn Huddy 2 (109:15, 1 goals allowed); UMBC – Jen Nance 8 (109:15, 2 goals allowed), TEAM 1. Shots: UNCW – 29; UMBC – 7. Corner Kicks: UNCW – 13; UMBC – 1. Attendance: 342.

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