Short’s Brace Propels Clemson Over SMU in 3-2 Victory

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson University women’s soccer team (5-4-5, 2-3-2) defeated Southern Methodist University 3-2 Thursday night in Dallas, Texas.

Tatum Short scored her fourth and fifth career goals in a back-and-forth duel that saw three lead changes. Juju Harris, also a key player in the match, had an assist on all three of Clemson’s goals.

How it Happened

In the 15^th minute, Clemson jumped ahead to a 1-0 lead after Short found the net. Harris (fourth career) and Natalie Brooks (second career) were credited with the assists.

SMU evened the score in the 39^th minute with a goal by Kelly Gordon.

Clemson finished the first half leading in shots (9-3), shots on goal (3-1) and corner attempts (3-1).

SMU came firing out of the gate after halftime, taking a 2-1 lead 57 seconds into the second half following a goal from Sammy Nieves.

The Tigers responded with a goal from Elle Bissinger in the 56th minute, making it a 2-2 match. Bissinger’s second career goal was assisted by Harris (fifth career assist).

Short struck again in the 75^th minute, earning her brace to push the Tigers ahead 3-2, ultimately scoring the final goal of the match. Renee Lyles and Harris earned their 16^th and sixth career assists, respectively on the goal.

Clemson outshot SMU 17-9, including 8-4 in shots on goal at the end of the match.

Head Coach Eddie Radwanski Post-Match Reflection

“Tatum had a great night. She helped to lift our team, was really outstanding in the attack and getting two goals. It was another great team effort tonight, showing great resilience and the ability to overcome adversity.

After taking the lead and then falling behind, there are moments you could drop your head and feel sorry for yourself, but our group didn’t do that.

Our young group continues to grow and blossom. They have a never say die, attitude and have great spirit.

Juju [Harris]did a great job tonight of holding the ball up for us and making that connection. It allows us to get out, break and get into transition. I told her that I thought she did a really excellent job of maintaining possession.

Neely Kerr did a really nice job in the back in helping to keep things organized.

Elle [Bissinger] gets a goal and (with Kerr) did a really nice job organizing the back line and competing and fighting to the end.

These kids are growing together and are not playing like freshmen sometimes, which is good to see.”

Highlights

• 15’ | Short’s fourth career goal
• 56′ | Bissinger’s second career goal
• 75′ | Short’s brace and fifth career goal
• Post-match interview with Short

Starting XI

• Defender Neely Kerr (14^th career start)
• Midfielder Emily Brough (42^nd career start)
• Midfielder Lyles (65^th career start, 16^th career assist)
• Forward / Defender Short (43^rd career start, fourth and fifth career goals)
• Forward Brooks (sixth career start, second career assist)
• Defender Jolie Jenkins (12^th career start)
• Midfielder Anna Castenfelt (22^nd career start, 30^th career match played)
• Forward Harris (13^th career start, fourth, fifth and sixth career assists)
• Defender Reese Klein (13^th career start)
• Defender Bissinger (first career start, 10^th career match played, second career goal)
• Goalkeeper Addy Holgorsen (21^st career start)

Off the Bench

• Defender Maddie Costello (ninth career match played)
• Forward Maria Manousos (63^rd career match played)
• Forward / Defender Taylor Leib (12^th career match played)
• Midfielder / Defender Carla Small (14^th career match played)
• Forward Erin Sherden (16^th career match played)
• Forward Jordan Thompson (32^nd career match played)

Up Next

The Tigers are back home next Thursday, Oct. 16, when they will face No. 13 Wake Forest for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Fans can attend all women’s home soccer matches for free. The match will be available on ACCN and can be followed via live stats on ClemsonTigers.com.

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