September 30, 2001
LEXINGTON, KY -- The Furman women's soccer team lost a battle to Arizona State 3-1 as the Sun Devils scored two second half goals to win the Traditional Bank Invitational championship.
Furman jumped on top first with a Danielle Petro goal at the 17:12 mark. Petro dribbled past several Arizona State defenders and ripped a shot from 25 yards out.
The Sun Devils evened the score at the 29:37 mark as Patrice Feulner knocked in a Stephanie Peel corner kick. The match remained tied at 1-1 through halftime.
Arizona State scored at the 67:01 mark to give the Sun Devils the 2-1 lead. Patrice Feulner knocked in a goal after a flurry in front of the goal that saw three Arizona State shots.
With the match still in doubt, Arizona State added its third goal as Stephanie Peel knocked in a long throw-in by Stacey Tullock to secure the 3-1 win.
"This was a good match," said Furman head coach Brian Lee. "I thought we played well for the most part, well enough to win. We just need that extra bit of energy and determination to win a match like this. Arizona State proved this weekend that they are an excellent team."
Furman's Danielle Petro, Melissa Turner, and Emily Turgeon were named to the all-tournament team.
Furman falls to 6-3 on the season, while Arizona State improves to 6-2 on the year. The Paladins entered the week ranked ninth in the South Region.
The Lady Paladins will travel to Charlotte, NC to take on the Charlotte 49ers on Thursday, October 4 before returning home Saturday, October 6 against SoCon foe Wofford.
Goals
Shots: FU - 9, ASU - 18
Saves: FU - 7, ASU - 3
Corner Kicks: FU - 2, ASU - 7
Fouls: FU - 16, ASU - 11