September 13, 2003

Women’s Soccer Shutout by Bethel College 3-0

McKenzie, Tenn. – Playing their second game in less than 24 hours and again being without four starters, the University of Mobile lost to Bethel College 3-0 Saturday afternoon in McKenzie, TN. 

“We had nothing left in the tank for this game,” said Mobile head coach Uwe Tittl.  “The overtime game yesterday took a lot out of us and we didn’t play with a lot of enthusiasm today as a result of only playing with 13 players.  We need to regroup and focus on our next match against Spring Hill.  They will be gunning for us.”

After falling behind 1-0 just two and a half minutes into the game, the Rams refused to give up as they have done all season. With the wind at their backs, the Rams came out firing but missed on several key opportunities that included a header by freshman Kelly Baltieri that sailed just over the crossbar.  With 3:24 remaining in the half, the Lady Wildcats extended their lead when forward Ashley Pittman connected on a short ground shot into the left corner putting Bethel ahead 2-0 at halftime.

In the second half, Mobile never got anything going offensively.  Playing with just two substitutes, Mobile allowed one final goal in the 77^th minute to put the game out of reach.  Mobile managed just six shots for the game, two that were on goal. 

Goalkeeper Sara Cabaniss made 12 saves on the afternoon in her best effort to keep the Rams in the game.       

UM (3-4) will next be in action on Tuesday, September 23 when the Rams square off with cross-town rival Spring Hill.  Mobile defeated Spring Hill 1-0 on August 29 in the first meeting of the season.

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