CLEMSON – Taylor Leib scored at the 67th-minute, while Anna Castenfelt added a goal with three minutes remaining in the match, as Clemson knocked off Syracuse 2-0 Thursday at Historic Riggs Field.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The win was Clemson’s first in ACC play, as the Tigers improved to 1-1 in the league and 5-2-2 overall. The Orange fell to 0-2 in ACC play and 3-4-3 overall.
- In goal, graduate Nona Reason picked up her fourth shutout of the season, earning her fifth win in 2026. She picked up another two saves to bring her season total to 22.
- The Tigers had seven shots on goal to Syracuse’s two. Clemson finished the match with 21 shots and held Syracuse to five.
- Clemson took a total of 12 shots in the first half, while holding the Orange to zero.
- The Tigers broke a scoreless match in the 67th minute with a goal from Leib. After Alessandra Washington picked up the ball around midfield, she dribbled down the left side and into inside the penalty box. Washington made a hard stop, forcing the Syracuse defender to run past her. She then crossed a ball to land on Leib’s feet. It was Leib’s third goal of the season and Washington’s first assist.
- Castenfelt found the back of the net in the 87th minute to put the match away. Castenfelt leads the Tigers with four goals and added two shots on goal to bring her season total to 15.
UP NEXT
Clemson hits the road for a matchup with the Miami Hurricanes next Thursday at 7 p.m.