JACKSON, Tenn.- The Union University (4-10-1, 4-4-1 GSC) fell to North Alabama (11-2-1, 7-2 GSC) 2-1 Friday on a late goal.
North Alabama took the early lead when Chloe Richards netted her 24th goal of the season to become the nation's top scorer in Division II. The goal came in the 10th minute and put the Lions up 1-0.
Union evened the score in the 64th minute when
Honeye Heydari took a long shot from outside the 18' box that just snuck in over the UNA goalie. Heydari had seven shots on the night for the Lady Bulldogs in her final contest at Smith Memorial Soccer Complex.
With the score tied, North Alabama's Paige Porter put in the rebound from Margarida Sousa's shot to put the Lions in the lead. The score would hold at 2-1 for the final.
Union finishes up their season on the road traveling to Georgia to take on Shorter Friday evening and then move on to Lee for a Sunday afternoon match against the Flames. The Lady Bulldogs finish up their season in Memphis against Christian Brothers a week from Sunday. Currently, Union is still in the postseason picture, but would need to finish out their season with at least two wins in their last three games for a chance at their first appearance in the GSC tournament.
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