A crucial 10th-minute goal by Agathe Braud secured a 1-0 victory for Truett McConnell women's soccer over SCAD-Savannah. This win marks TMU's third consecutive season opener victory, bringing their record to 1-0 this season. Freshman Braud's achievement also evens the series against SCAD at 1-1 since 2013. The match saw TMU outshoot SCAD 11 to 5, but both teams had equal success on saves, each recording four. Head Coach David McDowell praised the team's effort in grinding out a vital win.

By the Numbers
  • Agathe Braud scored her first career goal at 9:49 in the match.
  • TMU dominated with 11 total shots, compared to SCAD鈥檚 5.
  • Both teams had 4 saves during the match.
State of Play
  • TMU maintains an undefeated season record of 1-0.
  • The win against SCAD marks a continuation of TMU's winning streak in season openers since 2024.
  • Noa del Rio played a key role in the shutout, making three crucial saves in the second half.
What's Next

The Lady Bears will hold a scrimmage against Southern Wesleyan before facing No. 2 University of the Cumberlands on August 27 in a significant matchup.

Bottom Line

TMU's strong start with a shutout victory not only sets the tone for the season but also highlights the potential of their young players, particularly Braud and Del Rio, as they prepare for tougher challenges ahead.