COOKEVILLE, Tenn. --- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga midfielder
Hollie Massey connected on a penalty kick early in the second half to give the Mocs a 1-0 win at Tennessee Tech in a preseason exhibition match.
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Massey raced toward the net with freshman
Faith Gober setting up the shot, but was taken down just inside the 18-yard box. She took the penalty kick herself and connected for what would prove to be the game winner.
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Chattanooga head coach
Gavin McKinney was able to get looks from several players on the pitch and all three keepers saw time in the net. The Mocs outshot TTU 12-5 with five shots on goal. The Golden Eagles did not threaten the entire night.
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In the waning minutes of play, Chattanooga threatened. Sophomore
Maggie Shaw sent a shot that the Tech keeper was able to push away but not pull in. Freshman
Cameron Giles picked it up but the shot went wide.
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The Mocs will open the season Friday night at the UTC Sports Complex against Austin Peay at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. Bleacher seating is available but feel free to bring along your own seating.
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