WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Junior defender
Talia Parrous scored the game's only goal early in the second half to give UNCW a 1-0 victory over the College of Charleston in Colonial Athletic Association women's soccer action at the UNCW Soccer Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Seahawks, who won their second straight game, improved to 4-2-0 overall and 2-0-0 in the CAA. Charleston, meanwhile, dipped to 0-6-1 overall and 0-1-1 in the circuit.
After a scoreless first half, Parrous gave the Seahawks a 1-0 lead in the 49th minute when she headed in a pass from freshman midfielder
Madison Henry for her second goal in as many games.
From there, the UNCW defense took over by limiting Charleston to just three shots over the final 40 minutes to seal the victory.
Freshman goalkeeper
Blair Barefoot stopped a season-high six saves to earn the first shutout of her college career. Redshirt junior
Meredith Holton tallied three saves in the loss for Charleston, which was outshot by an 11-8 margin.
Game Notes:
- UNCW improved to 11-4-2 all-time against Charleston, including a 7-1-1 mark at home … The Seahawks are also 8-2-1 in the last 11 installments.
- The Seahawks also stand 21-3-2 since the start of the 2018 campaign when scoring the game's first goal … UNCW has taken the early lead in five of its six games this season.
- Barefoot became the first UNCW goalkeeper to post a solo shutout since Sydney Schneider against James Madison on Oct. 24, 2019.
- UNCW outshot its opponent for just the second time in six games this season.
- The Seahawks set a season high with 11 corner kicks.
Up Next: The Seahawks visit William & Mary on Sunday, Mar. 28, for a 1 p.m. CAA contest.
