CARY, NC -- William Peace University women's soccer fell to Methodist University by a score of 4-2 in their conference opener.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 4, Methodist 2
- Records: William Peace (7-1-0, 0-1-0), Methodist (8-2-1, 4-0-0)
- Location: Cary, NC
HOW IT HAPPENED
At 4:48,
Victoria Finklea would put the Pacers up 1-0 early as she drove in to find the back of the net. Keeper
Makenzie Jones would make several strong saves for the Pacers, including on a few breakaway opportunities for the Monarchs. The Monarchs would keep up the pressure and would tie it 1-1 late in the half.
Methodist would come out strong in the second half to score two quick goals, both by Tatiana Lourenco-Shiber, to lead 3-1. At 74:16, Natalia Marshall-Hewitt would add another to increase their lead to 4-1. The Pacers would respond a few minutes later as
Kyra Delaney would find
Raine Greene, who would cut the Monarchs' lead to 4-2. The Pacers were unable to convert on their final chances and would fall 4-2 to the Monarchs.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Tatiana Lourenco-Shiber tallied 2 goals for the Monarchs.
NEXT GAME
The Pacers will travel to Greensboro College on October 8th for a 4PM matchup.
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