PHILADELPHIA – Temple women's soccer gets their first home win of the season over the NJIT Highlanders Sunday afternoon, 2-0.
Temple moves to 3-6 on the season and snaps a four-game losing streak. While the Highlanders continue their losing streak, dropping to 4-4-2.
The Owls offense came out ready to score. Just 3:15 into the game, a foul was called on the Highlanders, giving Temple an opportunity 25 yards out. Senior Elaine Byerley took the free kick for the Owls. After Byerley took a hard shot toward the net, senior Taylor Matsinger tipped the ball to senior Cydney Niedermeyer who smashed the shot into the back of the net.