Women's Soccer Falls 1-0 at Roanoke

Box Score Salem, Virginia: On Saturday, September 11th, the University of the South's Women's Soccer team took on the Maroons of Roanoke in the final game of the Roanoke Invitational. A stout defensive effort by both sides ended with Roanoke coming away with a 1-0 win.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Roanoke (2-2-0) 1, Sewanee (2-2-0) 0.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Roanoke came out firing on offense, but Abby Jones stood tall in the goal for the Tigers and Kate Thompson led a strong Sewanne back line that held the Maroons scoreless in the first half. 
- Sewanee was out shot 9-0 in the first half, but five saves by Jones in the half would keep the score at 0-0.
- Less than 10 minutes into the second half, Roanoke would sneak one past Jones to take the lead.
- Sewanee would generate more offense in the second half, taking eight shots and putting four of them on goal. 
- Kylene Monaghan led the Tigers in shots with three, with two of those being on frame. 
- A shot by Brianna Fee with less than two minutes left was close to an equalizer, but the shot was unable to find the back of the net.

KEY SEWANEE STATISTICS: 
- Abby Jones recorded three more saves in the second half to give her eight on the day. 
- Lacey Carder played all 90 minutes for the Tigers, assisting Jones in the effort.
- Monaghan had three shots, Fee had two shots, and Olivia Rhodes, Caroline Pulliam, and Samantha Ferry all registered one shot.

KEY ROANOKE STATISTICS:
- Makalya Metzler scored for the Maroons.
- Taylor Gallik recorded four saves. 

WHAT'S NEXT:
The Tigers will look to bounce back with a road match against Maryville on Tuesday, September 13th. Kickoff is set for 8PM ET/ 7PM CT.