Newport News, VA - The Regent University Women's Soccer team continued its season on Sunday evening, facing a challenging road test against Christopher Newport University. Despite a 6-0 result in favor of the Captains, the Royals effort was highlighted by a record-setting performance from goalkeeper Freshman Evie Munroe (Wilmington, NC).
Munroe delivered a history making performance between the posts, recording 19 saves to establish a new Regent single-game saves record. She remained active throughout the match, making six saves in the first half before adding 13 more after the break. Her performance demonstrated tremendous resilience as she faced 53 shots from the CNU attack, including 25 on target.
The Royals faced an early challenge as the Captains scored twice in the opening four minutes. Regent continued to compete through the remainder of the first half, with Munroe making several crucial stops to keep the Royals in the game.
Regent looked to build momentum after halftime, but CNU added two more goals in the second half to extend its advantage. Despite the pressure, Munroe continued to turn away multiple attempts throughout the final 45 minutes and finished the evening with a career milestone. Offensively, the Royals worked to create opportunities as Freshman Lauren Pond (Midlothian, VA) and Sophomore Camryn Robinson (Jacksonville, FL) each recorded a shot for Regent, with Pond putting her attempt on target in the first half.
Even in the loss, Munroe's record-setting performance provided a significant individual accomplishment for the Royals. Her 19 saves marked a new program benchmark for single-game saves, highlighting her ability to respond under pressure.
Regent will be back in action on Wednesday, October 28th when they host Hampton University for the final home game of the season. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:00pm.
