September 27, 1998
GREENVILLE, SC The Furman women's soccer team rallied from a 3-1 deficit with eight minutes to play to edge UNC Wilmington 4-3 Sunday at Eugene Stone Soccer Stadium as freshman Kathy Gaertner scored the game-winner six minutes into the first overtime period.
Furman trailed UNCW 2-0 at the intermission despite outshooting the Seahawks 18-10 in the first half of play. Freshman Melissa Turner finally got the Paladins on the board with a goal off a Kaye Brownlee indirect kick in the 63rd minute. The Seahawks then responded with a goal from Kim Scheurger just eight minutes later to increase their lead to 3-1.
UNC Wilmington held the 3-1 led for 14 minutes until the Furman rally began as Nicole Malseed scored off a Kathy Gaertner assist. Melissa Sutton then forced overtime with a lofting goal to the upper corner of the goal with 2:24 remaining in regulation. Gaertner then scored the game-winner off a long pass from Tracy Austin and a header from Leah Versteegen six minutes into the first overtime period.
"I am relieved to come away from this match with a victory," said Furman head coach Brian Lee. "It was nice to finally be able to score some goals after having so many opportunities in the first half."
Furman improves to 6-3 on the season and are riding a four match winning streak. UNCW falls to 4-6 on the season.
Scoring Summary
Shots on Goal: FU - 30 UNCW - 17
Saves: FU - 7 UNCW - 8
Corner Kicks: FU - 6 UNCW - 3
Fouls: FU - 9 UNCW - 13
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