Short’s Brace Propels Clemson Over SMU in 3-2 Victory
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson University women’s soccer team (5-4-5, 2-3-2) defeated Southern Methodist University 3-2 Thursday night in Dallas, Texas.
Tatum Short scored her fourth and fifth career goals in a back-and-forth duel that saw three lead changes. Juju Harris, also a key player in the match, had an assist on all three of Clemson’s goals.
How it Happened
In the 15th minute, Clemson jumped ahead to a 1-0 lead after Short found the net. Harris (fourth career) and Natalie Brooks (second career) were credited with the assists.
SMU evened the score in the 39th minute with a goal by Kelly Gordon.
Clemson finished the first half leading in shots (9-3), shots on goal (3-1) and corner attempts (3-1).
SMU came firing out of the gate after halftime, taking a 2-1 lead 57 seconds into the second half following a goal from Sammy Nieves.
The Tigers responded with a goal from Elle Bissinger, making it a 2-2 match. Bissinger’s second career goal was assisted by Harris (fifth career assist).
Short struck again in the 75th minute, earning her brace to push the Tigers ahead 3-2, ultimately scoring the final goal of the match. Renee Lyles and Harris earned their 16th and sixth career assists, respectively on the goal.
Clemson outshot SMU 17-9, including 8-4 in shots on goal at the end of the match.
