CLEMSON, S.C. – App State Soccer dropped a non-conference match 3-0 at Clemson on Sunday to close out the opening month of play.
The Tigers (2-1-2) got on the board first in the 10th minute of play when Juju Harris was able to tuck a low angle shot just underneath the crossbar.
App State (3-2) battled hard defensively throughout the match with timely tackles, highlighted by efforts from
Sydney Snowden and
Reagan Sturgill, and a couple of impressive saves from
Anna Claire Jacobi.
Snowden and fellow defenders
Morgan Chapman and
Maddie Williams played all 90 minutes for the Mountaineers.
Izzi Wood led App State with two shots on target, while
Kyli Switalski added a pair of shot attempts.
Hanna Skogsfors made her collegiate debut in goal, playing the final 14 minutes of the contest.
Clemson added on in the 65th minute when Clemson's Emily Brough won the ball near the top of the box and fed a pass across to Renee Lyles for the finish. The Tigers added a penalty goal in the 69th minute.
App State will return to action on Thursday, Sept. 4 when the team hosts East Carolina (1-2-2) for Senior Day at The Valley. First touch is now set for 4 p.m. and the pregame ceremony will take place at approximately 3:30 p.m. The contest will be broadcast on ESPN+.
