BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University women's soccer (0-2) suffered a 1-0 decision to Campbell (1-1) on Sunday afternoon at the Eakes Athletic Complex in Buies Creek, N.C.
A Haley Thoma penalty kick goal at 49:33 in the second was the difference for the match, leading to the contest's only score.
Appalachian and the hosts were at a 0-0 stalemate in the first half as neither team could connect on both of their shot attempts at the net.
Lindsey Tully and
Jessica Easley mustered up the Mountaineers' only shot that was on target
App attempted four of its seven shots in the opening half while later couldn't get any offense going in the second half with just three shot attempts. Campbell held the advantage in shots, 12-7, and corner kicks, 2-0.
Sam Steyl started her first match of the season playing the first 45 minutes allowing zero goals and recorded one save, while
Lauren Burke would play in the second half for the full 45.
The Black and Gold are still seeking for the first win of the season and will have the opportunity on Sunday against Ball State at 1 p.m. in Muncie, Ind.
