Sept. 30, 2001

Box Score

Tampa, Fla. - The Charlotte women's soccer recorded their fourth straight shutout as they defeated South Florida, 3-0, in Conference USA women's soccer action. Charlotte has now won six straight match with four straight shutouts.

Charlotte improved to 6-2-1 overall and 4-0 in Conference USA.

"I was pleased with our effort today," Charlotte coach Neil Roberts said. "It is always hard playing the Sunday game of a conference weekend. I felt that we played with more emotion today then on Friday. We are doing the little things on the field to keep winning. The Furman match on Thursday will be good measuring stick for us of where we are at in the region."

Charlotte goalkeeper Jenn Howell recorded her school-record 13th career shutout. Charlotte has not allowed a goal in over 385 minutes which dates back to the Davidson match, September 18. The 49ers have only allowed two goals in their last seven matches.

Charlotte's Jennie Leeder scored her second goal of the weekend and third of the season to give Charlotte a 1-0 lead at the 20:34 mark of the match.

Then, Leslie Canales increased Charlotte's lead to 2-0 when she scored her third goal of the season off a Mikel Casey assist at the 26:44 mark.

Then, Jill Hayes concluded Charlotte's scoring with a goal from about 30 yards out off a Canales assist at the 50 minute mark.

Charlotte returns to action when they host Furman, Thursday, October 4 at 7 pm.