Alex Beck scores late to secure ETSU's win over West Georgia

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Alex Beck scores late to secure ETSU's win over West Georgia
Summary

In the home opener on August 20, Alex Beck scored the lone goal in the 88th minute, leading ETSU to a 1-0 victory against West Georgia. Beck connected with a Reagan Fitzgerald cross to net her second career goal, breaking a string of missed opportunities for the Buccaneers. The team outshot West Georgia 14-8, with seven shots on goal compared to two for the Wolves. Goalie Addison Yelton recorded her ninth career shutout, extending ETSU's home unbeaten streak to 11 matches. The Buccaneers now hold a 1-1-0 record this season and will face UNC Asheville on August 23 at 2:00 PM.

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  • ETSU's win marked their first of the season, moving to 1-1-0.
  • Alex Beck scored the game-winning goal just before full time.
  • The Buccaneers outshot West Georgia 14-8 in the match.
  • Addison Yelton secured her ninth career shutout in goal.
  • ETSU will play UNC Asheville in their next match on August 23.
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  • 2:45 AMYahoo SportsLady Bucs Beck’s late header lifts Bucs past West Georgia
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In an hour and a half full of missed chances, Alex Beck found the needle in the haystack. The sophomore got her head on the end of a left-footed Reagan Fitzgerald cross and flicked it to the back post in the 88th minute, giving ETSU its first goal and win of […]

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