The Charlotte 49ers took on the Rice Owls Sunday evening in their final home regular season match of the year. Though forward Megan Greene collected six shots overall with three on goal, the 49ers (9-7-1) lost 1-0 to Rice (12-2-1).
Charlotte, led by Greene, would come out strong in the first half, attacking Rice’s backfield hard and often. The first portion of the half proved too much for the Owl’s. Struggling to contain players like Greene and mid-fielder Martha Thomas, the Owl’s keeper, Maya Hoyer, would be forced to lock in. As the half continued on, fatigue would begin to rear its nagging head among the Charlotte offense, allowing Rice to gain momentum.