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Nov. 22, 1997
CLEMSON, SC--Three Clemson players, Beth Keller, Sheri Bueter, And Sara Burkett, all had a goal and one assist each in leading the 10th-ranked Lady Tigers to a 5-0 win over UNC Greensboro in the second round of the NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament at Clemson, SC Saturday afternoon.
With the win, Clemson improves its record to 15-6 overall, while UNC-Greensboro finishes its season with a 19-6 record overall this season. The Lady Tigers are now in the NCAA Tournament's Final Eight. Clemson has fielded women's soccer for only four years.
Clemson scored early in the first half as Beth Keller (Hilton Head, SC) scored at the 5:34 mark with a double assist by Sheri Bueter and Sara Burkett. Julie Augustyniak scored four minutes later at the 9:18 mark with an assist by Keller giving the Lady Tigers an early 2-0 advantage.
The Lady Tigers took a 3-0 lead at the 48:03 mark as Bueter scored from an assist by Jennifer Crawford. Burkett scored at the 62:39 point into the game from an assist by Alison Burpee. Lissa Mansberry scored an unassisted goal at the 81:24 mark as she stole the ball from a defender and beat the UNC-Greensboro's goalkeeper Paula Domitrovits in a one-on-one situation.
Clemson will meet the winner of the Minnesota-Santa Clara match next weekend in the round of eight.
"We are excited to be able to advance to the final eight," said Clemson Head Coach Tracey Leone.
"We were focused today and showed great poise. We showed a lot of heart and desire. Beth Keller did a great job and she was a huge key to the game. She scored a goal, she defended well, and did everything for us today. We beat a goodteam today and I am proud of our effort."
"They were simply the better team today," said UNC-Greensboro Head Coach Jack Poland.
"They adjusted well to us since we beat them in October. We wish Clemson much success in the next round. They play three up front today and I think Sheri Bueter was the largest difference today. She is a tremendous front runner. We were down 2-0 early and we played on the back of our heels the rest of the afternoon. I am very proud of my team and the season we had this year."
CLEMSON 5, UNC-GREENSBORO 0
1. Clemson--Beth Keller (Sheri Bueter, Sara Burkett) 5:34
2. Clemson--Julie Augustyniak (Beth Keller) 9:18
3. Clemson--Sheri Bueter (Jenny Crawford) 48:03
4. Clemson--Sara Burkett (Alison Burpee) 62:39
5. Clemson--Lissa Mansberry (Unassisted) 81:24
Shots: Clemson 13, UNC-Greensboro 6
Corner Kicks: Clemson 5, UNC-Greensboro 4
Saves: Suzanne Putnam (C) 4, Paula Domitrovits (UNC-G) 8
Fouls: Clemson 9, UNC-Greensboro 12
Attendance: 564
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