Following a scoreless first half in which each team got off one shot on goal, the Phoenix came out and put pressure on the Spartans to start the second stanza. Elon was unable to notch any shots on frame during their attacks, however.
With 8:01 left in regulation and the score still even at zero, Beachum brought the ball up field and fought her way between two Elon defenders who were on her shoulders. Beachum found room and blasted a shot past the keeper for the game-winner. Earlier in the half, Beachum had sent a shot towards an empty net, but missed into the right side of the goal.
Elon’s Lizz Johnson corralled three saves during her 90 minutes in net, while UNCG’s Katherine Ryan stopped one shot.
The Spartans outshot the Phoenix by a 10-3 margin overall and held a 4-1 edge in shots on goal. Both teams committed seven fouls.
Elon will remain at home in SoCon play when College of Charleston visits Rudd Field at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29. UNCG will host Wofford that same day at 7:00 p.m.
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