Sewanee, Tenn: On Saturday, September 24th, the University of the South's Women's Soccer team opened up SAA play with a home match against Berry. A converted Berry penalty kick in the 53rd minute would be the difference, as the Vikings took home a 1-0 win.
INSIDE THE MATCH UP:
Berry (5-3-0) 1, Sewanee (4-4-1) 0.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The first half went scoreless, as both teams would get good looks at the goal.
- Sewanee and Berry both took three shots in the first half.
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Leah Atkins made two saves in the first half.
- After a scoreless first half, Berry was awarded a penalty kick in the 53rd minutes. Karsen Brantley found the upper corner of the net to put the Vikings up 1-0.
- Sewanee would take four shots after the penalty, but was unable to find the back of the net as Julia Massa made two saves to seal the win.
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Bea Richardson led the offensive attack for Sewanee with two shots taken.
KEY SEWANEE STATISTICS:
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Leah Atkins finished with two saves.
- The Tigers out shot the Vikings 8-6.
KEY BERRY STATISTICS:
- Juilia Massa had two saves.
WHAT'S NEXT:
The Tigers will continue SAA play with a road match against Oglethorpe on Saturday, October 1st. Kickoff is set for 5PM ET/ 4PM CT.
