HICKORY, N.C. – Anderson University Women's Soccer (6-5-1, 3-3-1 SAC) fell 2-1 to fellow South Atlantic Conference opponent Lenior-Rhyne (6-6, 4-3 SAC) in a tightly contested matchup on the road Saturday afternoon.
After an early goal by the Bears in the eighth minute, the Trojans battled back to even the match in the second half.
Kaitlyn Gregory (Cincinnati, Ohio) connected with
Jazel DeOliveira (Florianopolis, Brazil), who delivered a well-executed finish in the 50th minute to bring Anderson even at 1-1. Lenoir-Rhyne responded in the 66th minute, finding the back of the net for the eventual game-winning goal.
The teams battled throughout the contest, combining for six yellow cards as the match remained competitive from start to finish. Sophomore
Molly Estes (Waxhaw, N.C.) recorded all 90 minutes in goal for the Trojans, facing eight shots on target while recording six saves on the contest.
The Black and Gold return home Friday, Oct. 16 to host conference opponent Mars Hill on Senior Night. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. at Spero Financial Field.
TOP SCORERS
TROJAN LEADERS
Goals: Jazel DeOliveira - 1
Assists: Kaitlyn Gregory - 1
Shots: Gabby Kirchner - 5
Shots on Goal: Aubrey Hutchins,
Jazel DeOliveira,
Gabby Kirchner - 1
