Tembunkiart’s Goal in Final Minute Leads No. 8 Washington University Women’s Soccer to 2-1 Upset Win Over No. 4 William Smith

Baltimore, Md., September 6, 2009 — Junior Julie Tembunkiart scored the game-winning goal on a rebound with 38 seconds left to lead the No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team to a 2-1 upset victory over No. 4 William Smith College on Sunday afternoon in Baltimore, Md. William Smith goalkeeper Amanda Davis smothered the first shot by sophomore Lee Ann Felder five yards off the line, but couldn't control the rebound and Tembunkiart poked it just inside the near post from seven yards out. The goal for Tembunkiart was the second of her career.         Washington University outshot William Smith, 3-0, in the first 45 minutes, but the early part of the second half was a different story. The Herons had six shots in the first 10 minutes of the second half, and took the 1-0 lead on a goal by Renee Jensen at the 54:14 mark. The Bears answered right back for their first goal of the season. Senior Caryn Rosoff dribbled down the side and crossed into the box to sophomore Emma Brown, who's shot to the near post found the back of the net. The goal for Brown was the second of her career, while the assist for Rosoff was the 16th of her career, moving her into sole possession of eighth on the all-time list. Freshman Clara Jaques picked up her first collegeiate victory in goal making five saves. Jaques had allowed just three goals in 251 minutes in her rookie campaign with a 1.07 goals against average. William Smith (1-2) outshot Washington U., 11-9, while the Bears had a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks. Brown and senior Becca Heymann led the Bears with two shots apiece in the victory. Washington University (1-2) hosts the four-team Washington University Classic on Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13, at Francis Field. The Bears take on No. 23 ranked Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges on Friday at 7 p.m. and Grinnell College on Saturday at 7 p.m. Bear Notebook: Head coach Jim Conlon was not on the sidelines for Sunday's game against William Smith after receiving a red card against Johns Hopkins on Saturday … This was the first meeting between the two teams … Brown ended Washington U.'s streak of 463 minutes without a goal dating back to last season. Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu