MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A 68th-minute goal from Lauren Akemon helped the Auburn University at Montgomery women's soccer team earn a point in Gulf South Conference play with a 1-1 draw against 18th-ranked Lee University on Sunday afternoon at the AUM Soccer Complex.
THE WARMUP
Score: AUM 1, Lee 1
Records: AUM 3-9-2 (3-6-2 GSC) | Lee 8-2-5 (6-2-3 GSC)
Series: Lee leads 15-0-4
Location: Montgomery, Ala. | AUM Soccer Complex
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Lee was shown a red card in the game's 15th minute, leaving the Warhawks up a player for the rest of the match.
- AUM out-shot Lee 7-4 in the first 45 minutes as the first half came to a close.
- A trio of Lee shots got the second half started, but it was AUM that struck first.
- Lauren Akemon found the game's first goal as she collected a misplay from the Lee goalkeeper and finessed a chip shot into the back of the net for a 1-0 lead in the 68th minute.
- The Lady Flames had a quick answer, however, as Avery Sides played a long pass into the box to Grace Berry, who poked in a tying goal in the 71st minute.
- A late set piece by Lee was defended by the Warhawks to preserve the 1-1 draw.
- AUM had 11 shots to Lee's nine in the match.
WORDS FROM THE WARHAWKS
"I am really proud of the girls," said Julianne Herrity. "We had a game plan and they stuck to it. We were disappointed to not get a second goal, especially after hitting the crossbar and both posts. But we're happy to get a point today against a very tough opponent."
UP NEXT
AUM hits the road to finish out the 2022 regular season with matchups at the University of West Georgia (Oct. 20) and Valdosta State University (Oct. 23).
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