Bel Air, Md. – Harford rebounded from a tough loss earlier in the week, gutting out a victory against Rowan-Burlington on Saturday.
Despite playing with the same 11 players throughout the entire game due to injuries, the Fighting Owls would lead to 2-1 going into the half. An early second half Harford goal gave them a 3-1 advantage for most of the final 45 minutes. The Barons goal in the 81
st made the final nine minutes tense, but the Fighting Owls held out for a 3-2 win.
Harford improves to 3-2 (0-1 Md Juco) on the season while Rowan-Burlington drops to 2-2.
Scoring Summary
25' – HARFORD –
Kasie Lambert
26' – HARFORD –
Maria Rey (
Kasie Lambert)
29' – RB – Emma Moore
57' – HARFORD –
Jordan Johnson
82' – RB – Amila Smaklovic
Turning Point
Jordan Johnson's first goal of the season doubled Harford's lead in the 57
th minute and allowed the shorthanded Fighting Owls to focus their energy on defense.
Key Stats & Notes
- Kasie Lambert's 25th minute assist is her fourth in as many games for the Fighting Owls. The sophomore midfielder has recorded a point in all six of Harford's games.
- With the loss, the Barons move to 0-6-0 against Harford since 2012.
- Fighting Owls goalie Crystal Kline finished the game with three saves to earn the win.
Up Next
The Fighting Owls remain at home to face Montgomery in a men's/women's doubleheader. The match is scheduled to begin at 4 PM.
