HIGH POINT, N.C. - Junior Meggie Graham netted the winning goal as Appalachian State women's soccer (4-4-0) outlasted High Point (2-6-1) in a 3-2 game on Sunday.

It took three and a half minutes for Appalachian to get on the scoreboard. Hannah Coad fired an initial shot that bounced back off the crossbar. Freshman Julia Holz retrieved the rebound and sent the ball home for her third goal of the season.

High Point responded in the 18th minute with a shot that narrowly caught the inside of the goal post to level the score at 1-1.

A few minutes later, Mountaineer Nicole Steyl served a long pass down the middle and found senior Katy Dodd, who connected on her second goal of the year.

In the 27th, the Panthers answered back and evaded ASU keeper Amy Kolowsky to even the game at 2-2.

Graham's decisive goal came a few minutes into the second half. Sydney Hill assisted on her second goal of the year after serving Graham, whose shot was partially deflected but still found the back of the net for the 3-2 lead.

The remainder of the game was tense, but Appalachian pulled out the victory to level its overall record at 4-4-0. ASU outshot the Panthers 9-8 on the day; Kolowsky finished with two saves in goal.

“We did a great job creating chances today,” observes coach Sarah Strickland. “We had some creative attacks, worked hard on both sides of the ball and had a great final 15. Katy Dodd's efforts to put the ball away on her goal demonstrated great leadership. Our whole team genuinely played a part in finishing with a .500 non-conference record, and we're looking forward to the SoCon schedule.”

Having concluded its non-conference slate, Appalachian now prepares to take on the College of Charleston in its next match on Friday, Sept. 23.