WOLLMANN SCORES TWICE; RADFORD COLLECT 3-0 EXHIBITION WIN

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GAME INFORMATION
Score: Radford 3. Tusculum 0
Location: Radford, Va. | Cupp Stadium

RADFORD, Va. – Led by a two-goal effort from Jessica Wollmann and a strong defensive showing, Radford closed out exhibition play with a 3-0 win over Tusculum, Sunday night.

The Highlanders outshot the Pioneers 19-4 in the contest, scoring all three goals in the first half.

In the first 37 minutes, Radford managed three shots, before Wollmann found the back of the net off a Nelia Perez cross from the top of the eight-yard box at the 37:50 mark.

Two minutes later, Wollmann fired another shot on frame, but was not successful. Her fourth shot of the half came off a rebound from the Pioneer goalkeeper. Perez's shot was deflected, before Wollmann cleaned up the deflection from six yards out.

Radford's third goal in the six-minute span came off a Tusculum turnover in which Jasmine Casarez finished the breakaway at the 43:45 clip to seal the Radford 3-0 victory.

In the second half, Radford outshot Tusculum 11-1, eight coming on goal. The Highlanders nearly added their fourth goal in a span of 30 seconds early in the second half. Coming off an Allyson Giannone corner; Gabi Paupst, Cassidy Ratliff and Perez all had shots on frame.

Lexi Dean, Katie McCormick and Maddie Malueg teamed up to pitch the clean sheet for the Highlanders.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

Of Radford's 19 shots, 13 came on frame.
Jessica Wollmann led the Highlanders with five shots, three on goal.
Nelia Perez finished with three shots on goal. Perez assisted on both of Wollmann's goals.
Jasmine Casarez, Nicole Ray and Cassidy Ratliff followed with two shots each. Casarez and Ratliff had two on frame.
The Highlanders held the edge on corner kicks, 5-1.
Danielle Breen led the Pioneers with four saves.

UP NEXT
Radford will open the 2017 season on Friday, hosting Howard inside Cupp Stadium for a 7 p.m. matchup. The Highlanders hold a 12-2-1 advantage in the all-time series.

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Players Mentioned

#15 Jasmine Casarez: MF; 5' 7"; Junior; Legends FC

#4 Allyson Giannone: D; 5' 2"; Sophomore; Beach FC

#33 Maddie Malueg: GK; 5' 11"; Senior; Javanon 97

#32 Katie McCormick: GK; 5' 10"; Senior; Ottawa Fury FC

#11 Nelia Perez: F; 5' 2"; Sophomore; Newport News FC, Chesapeake FC, Churchland SL

#30 Cassidy Ratliff: F; 5' 5"; Senior; Roanoke Star

#10 Nicole Ray: MF; 5' 3"; Sophomore; FFC Elite

#12 Jessica Wollmann: F; 5' 6"; Junior; New River United

#25 Lexi Dean: GK; 5' 7"; Freshman; McLane SC

#9 Gabi Paupst: MF; 5' 11"; Freshman; Toronto Blizzard

Players Mentioned

#15 Jasmine Casarez
: 5' 7"; Junior; Legends FC
: MF

#4 Allyson Giannone
: 5' 2"; Sophomore; Beach FC
: D

#33 Maddie Malueg
: 5' 11"; Senior; Javanon 97
: GK

#32 Katie McCormick
: 5' 10"; Senior; Ottawa Fury FC
: GK

#11 Nelia Perez
: 5' 2"; Sophomore; Newport News FC, Chesapeake FC, Churchland SL
: F

#30 Cassidy Ratliff
: 5' 5"; Senior; Roanoke Star
: F

#10 Nicole Ray
: 5' 3"; Sophomore; FFC Elite
: MF

#12 Jessica Wollmann
: 5' 6"; Junior; New River United
: F

#25 Lexi Dean
: 5' 7"; Freshman; McLane SC
: GK

#9 Gabi Paupst
: 5' 11"; Freshman; Toronto Blizzard
: MF