HARROGATE, TENN. – Anderson University Women's Soccer (6-7-2, 3-5-2 SAC) wrapped up the 2026 regular season with a 1-1 draw against conference opponent Lincoln Memorial (4-5-5, 3-3-3 SAC) on the road Saturday afternoon.
Anderson came out strong early in the opening half, looking to secure a win in the regular-season finale after dropping several close battles. In just the 18th-minute of play, a well-executed pass from senior
Whitley Anderson (Eatonton, Ga.) found the foot of sophomore Gabrielle Kirchner (Lavallette, N.J) who then found a scoring opportunity to push the Trojans ahead, 1-0. The contest remained scoreless until late in the 83rd minute when LMU found the equalizer. The Black and Gold were unable to find a late response as the Railsplitters secured the 1-1 draw.
The Railsplitters pressured the Trojans early in the contest earning eight corners to Anderson's one in the opening 45. The match remained physical throughout, with 14 fouls and one yellow card between the two teams.
In goal for the Trojans, senior
Aliyah Morgan (Fort Myers, Fla) boasted nine saves on the game while only allowing one after facing 10 shots on goal by the Railsplitters. Senior
Kaitlyn Gregory (Cincinnati, Ohio) led the Trojans offensively with four shots, including one on goal. Kirchner recorded her third goal of the season while Anderson notched her first assist of the campaign.
At the conclusion of the regular season, the Trojans will await Wednesday's result between Newberry and Wingate to determine their postseason appearance in the South Atlantic Conference Quarterfinals.
TOP SCORERS
TROJAN LEADERS
Goals: Gabby Kirchner - 1
Assists: Whitley Anderson - 1
Shots: Kaitlyn Gregory - 3
Shots on Goal: Kaitlyn Gregory,
Gabby Kirchner,
Whitley Anderson - 1
