BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University women's soccer team showed resilience and attacking flair in a back-and-forth 2-2 draw with Shorter University at Parks Field. The Conference Carolinas matchup, played before 77 spectators, saw the Tornado rally twice to secure a hard-earned point at home.
Game recap
King struck first in the 19th minute as Charlotte Hart found the back of the net to give the Tornado an early lead. Shorter responded 10 minutes later through Kaylin Stallings, leveling the score at 1-1 before halftime.
The second half saw both teams push for the advantage. Shorter took the lead in the 68th minute on a goal from Gianna Estavillo, assisted by Isabel Tressler. But King answered just six minutes later, as Kelly Velasquez Cruz scored from an Ella Froehlich assist in the 74th minute to tie the match at 2-2.
King dominated the attack, firing 28 shots (14 on goal) and earning five corner kicks, but Shorter goalkeeper Karis Eccleston made 12 saves to keep the contest level. Tornado keepers Malise Chalmers and Susan Schaaf combined for two saves over 90 minutes.
Up next
The Tornado travel to Converse for a Conference Carolinas matchup on Tuesday, October 6, at 5 p.m.
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