Aug. 19, 2007

The University of Memphis women's soccer team opened up preseason action tonight with a 2-1 loss against Auburn University. Auburn went 11-6-3 last season and was an NCAA Tournament participant.

Memphis went scoreless in the first half, as neither team scored a goal. Freshman goalkeeper Elise Kuhar-Pitters started in goal for the Lady Tigers and had an impressive six saves in the first-half, finishing the game with eight.

Senior midfielder Caroline Barrett and junior forward Kylie Hayes were the only two lady tigers to have a shot on goal in the first half, with one a piece.

Early into the second half freshman forward Ashley Berra gave Memphis the lead in the game, 1-0-, with a goal.

The Tigers tied the game at 1-1, with a goal from Caitlin King, assisted by Gabi Rivera. With three minutes left in the game, Stephanie Fransoso scored the game winning goal to give the Tigers the win.

The Lady Tigers are back in action Saturday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Mike Rose Soccer Complex.