Clemson Drops Match against No. 2 Notre Dame, 5-1

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson University women’s soccer team (3-4-5, 0-3-2) lost to No. 2 Notre Dame 5-1 Sunday night at Historic Riggs Field. The lone goal was scored by Anna Castenfelt, her first of the season, on a free kick late in the match.

How it Happened

Notre Dame made a penalty kick opportunity in the 29^th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Right before halftime, The Fighting Irish scored again to make the match 2-0.

Notre Dame extended its lead three more times in the second half, once in the 60^th minute, again in the 74^th minute and the last time during the 80^th minute, ultimately making it a 5-0 match.

In the 84^th minute, the Tigers capitalized on a free kick that resulted in Castenfelt netting her first goal of the season (second in career), leading to a final score of 5-1.

Despite the outcome, Head Coach Eddie Radwanski shared some positivity. “Well, the one thing our girls did a good job of is they never stopped competing. The players never put their heads down and they kept fighting.”

The Starting XI

• Defender Neely Kerr (12^th career start)
• Midfielder Emily Brough (40^th career start, 70^th career match played)
• Defender Mackenzie Duff (51^st career start)
• Midfielder Renee Lyles (63^rd career start)
• Forward Tatum Short (41^st career start, 55^th career match played)
• Defender Jolie Jenkins (10^th career start)
• Midfielder Castenfelt (20^th career start)
• Forward Juju Harris (11^th career start)
• Defender Reese Klein (11^th career start)
• Goalkeeper Addy Holgorsen (18^th career start)
• Midfielder Christian Brathwaite (28^th career start)

Up Next

The Tigers are off until next Sunday, Oct. 5, when they will travel to Syracuse for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The match will be viewable on ACCNX and can be followed via live stats on ClemsonTigers.com.

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