We got to play connected
A tough loss against a very cohesive Harding Academy. They scored 2 in the first half and 2 in the second.
From the kick off it was apparent that the Harding Academy team has played/practiced together for a while. They had great spacing, movement, and timing. They played really well not just individually, but together as a team. USN on the other hand struggled finding each other under pressure and the midfielders had a hard time connecting our defenders with the forwards. That being said, USN’s midfielders did a lot of the heavy lifting when it came to keeping this team together. Harding Academy was attacking USN’s defensive third relentlessly and Nevaeh Mitchell had many great saves in the first half which stemmed the bleeding, but a few 1-on-1 chances down the middle left her with little help giving the opponents a 2-0 led. Towards the end of the first half Annalise Rudolph, Laura Fonseca, and Johnsie Dawkins provided great offensive energy, leading some great counter attacks, but ultimately were stopped by the Harding defense. Annalise alone had 3 shot attempts in the 1st half and some great crosses in the goal, but USN wasn’t able to get anyone on the back post to help out finish the play.
The second half followed the same tune as the first. Harding controlled the ball and the momentum and USN was depending on their defenders and midfield for defense against the constant barrage of attacks. Harding in the end was able to get two other goals.
This game was tough, but it showed USN what they could be. Together they can learn from Harding’s efficient and well spaced-offense and learn to support each other on offense and defense. It’s going to be really exciting to see their growth as the season continues!
More USN News
List of 3 news stories.
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Spring sports season ends with podium finishes, trophies
The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.Read More -
USN creates the Juliet Douglas Endowed Fund for Student Success
For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.Read More -
Middle School Quiz Bowl competes at national championship
The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.Read More
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2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
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University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.