Box Score
Phoenix, AZ—In the last game of the 2009 season, the Academy of Art University's women's soccer team faced off against Grand Canyon University on Saturday afternoon. The Urban Knights came out strong looking to end things with a win. The Urban Knights scored first in the 21st minute of the game, to take an early lead. However, that would end up being the only goal for the Knights and it would prove not to be enough to hold the 'Lopes. Grand Canyon tied things up just before the end of the first half, and then added three more goals in the second to defeat the Academy of Art University with a final score of 4-1.
The Urban Knights' offense came alive for the start of the game, finally getting some shots on goal. But after they scored their first goal, the ladies' defense could not match the 'Lopes offense. With the game tied 1-1 at half time, the 'Lopes took the break to regroup and came out attacking. They scored in the first minute of the second half, and then scored once in the 65th minute and again in the 66th minute of play. Although the Urban Knights put up a good fight, with two players injured during the game, they simply did not have the depth to finish. The Urban Knights were outshot by the 'Lopes 19-4.
Sophomore Solveig Barnes scored the only goal for the Urban Knights. Barnes had one shot on goal and one goal in the game. Freshman Carolyn Cordeiro also had one shot on goal and had one assist on the day. Sophomore Morgan LeFever and freshman Jasmine Sharpe both had one shot on goal in the match.
Freshman Melissa Co was again in the goal for the Academy of Art University this game. She played all 90 minutes and allowed four goals. Co recorded six saves in the first half, and one in the second for a total of seven saves on the day.
Grand Canyon University was led by Nichole Elias during the game. Elias had six shots, including four on goal and two goals for her team. Kaylen Jackson and Aislinn Finfrock both had three shots, two which were on goal and one goal in the game.
Carmela Doerr finished the season for the Urban Knights with four goals and one assist for a total of nine points in the season. Behind her is Olivia Dupon with three goals and one assist, for seven points; and Jasmine Sharpe who had two goals for four points on the year. As a team they finished with 12 goals, 149 shots, and an impressive 159 saves this season.
After the loss the Academy of Art University concludes their 2009 season with a 3-9-2 conference record and a 3-15-2 overall record, while Grand Canyon University's record improves to 9-9-2 overall and 6-6-2 in conference. Be sure to follow the Urban Knights online at www.academyartathletics.com to keep up with the team during the rest of the year.
