CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson University women’s soccer team (3-1-3) concluded nonconference play against No. 15 University of Georgia with a 1-1 draw on Thursday night at Historic Riggs.
How it Happened
In the seventh minute, Juju Harris stole a possession from a Georgia defender in Bulldog territory, then scored her fourth-career goal to put the Tigers up 1-0.
Georgia responded in the ninth minute with a goal from Summer Denigan to tie the match 1-1.
Harris led the Tiger’s offensive push with a team-leading five shots (two on goal).
Neely Kerr, Emily Brough, Mackenzie Duff, Renee Lyles and Reese Klein each played a full 90 minutes for Clemson.
Addy Holgorsen and Nona Reason split the match in goal, each playing 45 minutes. Reason saved the lone shot that came her way.
The Tigers led the Bulldogs in total shots (10-6), shots on goal (5-2) and corner opportunities (5-4). This was the first match of the season where Clemson committed more fouls than its opponent.
Highlights
Post-match interview with Head Coach Radwanski
Q: Eddie, how did you feel about your team’s overall performance tonight after the 1-1 draw with No. 15 Georgia?
A: Overall, it was a good game. You know, we played with the 15th ranked team in the country. Our girls executed the tactic plan to excellence, and our competitiveness was right where we wanted it to be. You know, I like to think we could have won that game. Our lesson was that we had some opportunities. We are a young team but we’re growing and getting better. But I have no complaints like beyond the effort, the tactics and how the kids played, it was a good performance.
Q: Juju Harris put on a clinic up top making a case for the ACC Freshman of the Year. Have you seen her grow from the start of the year to now?
A: Juju is a good footballer and she’s always dangerous. She’s working hard. She commits everything to the team. You know, if we can get her the ball in good position, she’s a threat, as you saw. She got a goal today and she almost had another one. We’ve got some strengths to our team, we just need to get a little bit healthier, and this group’s going to do some good things.
Q: Back in goal, you have both Addie (Holgorsen) and Nona Reason play today. How do you feel about the duo splitting the time in goal?
A: I love it. We’re fortunate. We have two top notch goalkeepers who are both getting valuable experience. I actually like [having them split time]. It creates a good little competition. We feel like we have…
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