UPIKE Athletics

 
 
CLEVELAND, Ga. – A pair of penalty kicks for goals were the difference on Saturday afternoon as top-seeded and 11^th-ranked Truett McConnell University defeated the University of Pikeville 3-0 in the semifinals of the AAC tournament.
 
UPike's season ended at 9-8-3 in its first-ever trip to the conference semifinals.
 
Both Truett goals came from senior wing Isabella Hodson. The first came in the 32^nd minute, giving it a 1-0 lead at the break.
 
The second was in the 59^th minute.
 
An insurance goal came in the 78^th minute when freshman midfielder Meg Labarbera scored without an assist.
 
UPike had four shots on goal in the contest. They were credited to seniors Sadie Bourgeois, Charlene Lofqvist and Hailey Hodgens and junior Sara Ritter.
 
Starting keeper Claire Cress had five saves in her 79:21 of action. Senior Allison Gonzalez recorded two in the final 11 minutes.