JACKSON, Tenn. - 9/14/2007 - The Union University women's soccer team stepped out of conference and NAIA play this afternoon as they hosted NCAA Division II team, University of Alabama-Huntsville. UAH topped the Lady Bulldogs 4-1, after leading 3-1 at the half. Union drops to 3-3 on the season, while UAH improves to 4-2 overall.
Union jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead on a goal by Nikki Burau in the second minute of play. However, UAH didn't take long to respond as they posted three goals in a stretch of three minutes, just 11 minutes into the match.
UAH outshot Union 18-14 in the match.
Union goalie Laura Pla recorded four 10 saves in her 90 minutes between the posts. Caitlin Zimmerman added Union's only assist in the match. UAH received two goals from Ina Wam Bjorklid, one from Casey Aloi, and one from Devin Newman. UAH got assists from Jenna Waldschmidt, Aloi, Wam Bjorklid, and Kate Campoine.
Up next for Union will be a TranSouth Conference match on Tuesday, September 18 when the Lady Bulldogs host Lyon College at 5:00 pm.
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