ASHEVILLE, NC – A late comeback attempt came up just short Monday afternoon as the Winthrop women's soccer team fell 2-1 on the road to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bulldogs (3-6-4, 2-3-2) opened the scoring in the 16^th minute.  Skyler Chillson took a cross-field pass and dribbled inside the 18-yard box and took a shot to the far side that snuck into the back post for the 1-0 lead.  UNC Asheville increased its lead to two in the 35^th minute as Justine James beat an on-rushing Kelly Horan and placed the ball into an empty net.

Winthrop (8-6-1, 4-4) had a number of scoring opportunities in the first half with its best coming in the 21^st minute.  Natalie Royaards dribbled into the penalty area, beating one defender.  As she passed the ball towards the middle to Allie Thomas she was tripped but the referee waved off the appeal.  Thomas was able to get a shot off but it was saved, one of four for the Asheville goalie in the opening 45 minutes.

The Eagles finally broke through in the 73^rd minute.  Alyssa Fernadez was fouled just outside of the penalty area and Keeley Leising struck the free kick on goal.  The Asheville goalie took the ball in her hands but as she hit the ground the ball game loose and Clara Conboy was on the spot to put the rebound into the net.  The Eagles managed a few more chances in the closing minutes but couldn't find the equalizer.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Clara Conboy's goal was her first of the season and third of her career.  Allie Thomas led the Eagles with four shots while Gabi Hull added three.  Winthrop outshot Asheville 14-9 including 9-3 on shots on target. 

WHAT'S UP NEXT
The Eagles close out a tough stretch of three games in five days on Wednesday as Winthrop welcomes Charleston Southern to Eagle Field for a 6 p.m. kick.