BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Lee controlled the second half to defeat Union (TN) 4-1 on Friday, October 31st in NCAA Division II action. The Flames broke open a scoreless first half with four goals after intermission, establishing themselves as a regional powerhouse with the decisive victory.
The opening 45 minutes remained tightly contested with neither team finding the net. Lee generated more attacking pressure with 11 shot attempts compared to Union (TN)'s three, but the Bulldogs' defense held firm through the first half. The stalemate set the stage for a dramatic second-half performance that would determine the match.
Megan Davis opened the scoring for Lee in the 28th minute, assisted by Lucy Smith and Analisa Lujan. Grace Berry extended the lead in the 36th minute with support from Sydney Clements, giving the Flames a 2-0 advantage heading into halftime. The early second-half goals proved decisive in Lee's regional tournament positioning.
Maci Ritzman added Lee's third goal in the 59th minute, assisted by Smith, before Berry struck again moments later in the 59th minute to make it 4-0. Union (TN) avoided a shutout when Lucia Revuelto scored in the 79th minute, but the Bulldogs' late goal proved too little against Lee's dominant second-half display.
Lee's offensive efficiency was evident in the statistics. The Flames generated 22 shot attempts and 13 shots on goal, converting four into goals. Union (TN) managed only seven shot attempts and four on goal,