Memphis, Tenn: On Sunday, October 9th, the University of the South Women's Soccer team took on Rhodes in their fourth SAA game of the year. A
Bea Richardson goal in the 59th minute proved to be the difference, as Sewanee left with a 1-0 win.
INSIDE THE MATCH UP:
Sewanee (8-4-1, 3-1 SAA) 1, Rhodes (5-3-1, 2-2 SAA)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- It was a slow offensive start for both teams, as the first half was scoreless.
- Sewanee out shot Rhodes 5-1 in the opening half.
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Leah Atkins made one save in the first half.
- The second half saw the Tigers come alive offensively.
- Senior
Bea Richardson scored her first goal of the season to put Sewanee up 1-0 in the 59th minute.
- The Tigers too 11 shots in the second half.
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Leah Atkins would make three more saves to keep Rhodes out of the back of the goal.
HISTORY:
The win marks the first time since 2015 that Sewanee has defeated Rhodes, and the first time since 2009 that Sewanee has defeated Rhodes in Memphis. This is the senior classe's first win over Rhodes.
KEY SEWANEE STATISTICS:
- Richardson finished with one goal.
- Atkins had four saves.
- Sewanee out shot Rhodes 16-7.
KEY RHODES STATISTICS:
- Olivia Barfield had six saves.
WHAT'S NEXT:
Sewanee is back on the road on Tuesday, October 11th for a non conference match with Berea. Kickoff is at 5PM ET/ 4PM CT.
