University of Richmond Athletics
University of Richmond
Maryland
Richmond Stuns No. 14 Maryland, 1-0
09/06/2001 | Women's Soccer
Sept. 6, 2001
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - For the second year in a row the University of Richmond women's soccer team played spoiler, upsetting No. 14 Maryland 1-0 Thursday night at Ludwig Field. Last season, the then-No. 9 Terps were stunned by the Spiders, by the same 1-0 score.
Richmond (1-1) scored the game's only goal when senior forward Laura Gincel (Princeton, N.J./West Windsor) took a pass from junior Anne Rieser (Milddletown, Md./Middletown) on a fast break and lofted a shot over Maryland keeper and Richmond, Va. native Ali Wolff at the 65:53 mark.
Richmond's goalkeeper Kristen Samuhel (Chapel Hill, N.C./Chapel Hill) was magnificent in goal recording 10 saves. The Terps (2-1) outshot the Spiders 17-6 for the game and 11-2 in the second stanza.
Richmond opens its home campaign Thursday, September 13 when the Spiders entertain East Carolina. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. at First Market Stadium on the campus of the University of Richmond.
Box Score
Richmond (1-1) 0 1 -- 1
No. 14 Maryland (2-1) 0 0 -- 0
Goals: Richmond - Laura Gincel (Anne Rieser) 65:53. Maryland - none.
Goalkeepers: Richmond - Kristen Samuhel (90 minutes, 0 GA, 10 saves). Maryland - Ali Wolff (90 minutes, 1 GA, 4 saves).
Team Stats: Richmond - Shots: 4-2=6, Corner Kicks 2-0=2, Saves 4-6=10, Fouls 6-4=10, Offsides 0-0=0. Maryland - Shots: 6-11=17, Corner Kicks 3-3=6, Saves 3-1=4, Fou,s 10-7=17, Offsides 0-0=0. Cards: none Att.: 698
