GREENWOOD, S.C. – Home-standing Lander netted a goal in each half and limited the UNC Pembroke soccer team to a trio of first half shots, but had to hold off a late charge by the Braves on the way to a 2-1 Peach Belt Conference victory on Wednesday evening at Van Taylor Stadium.
The setback kept the Braves (4-4-0, 1-3-0 PBC) winless in four road outings this season, while also snapping a five-game series win streak by the Black & Gold as well. It was the first series win since Oct. 9, 2013, for Lander (8-2-1, 3-2-1) who improved to 4-0-1 at home this season with the result.
| SCORING SUMMARY |
| 37' |
Brianna Taylor scored the first of her two goals on the night after collecting a pass from Kylee Eppl and firing a shot past UNCP netminder Gina Ryan. LU 1, UNCP 0 |
| 69' |
A 30-minute lightning delay did little to quash Lander's momentum as Brianna Taylor capped the scoring for the Bearcats on an assist from Emily Jermstad. LU 2, UNCP 0 |
| 89' |
Haley Stewart got the Braves off the mark with 1:53 left to play, taking advantage of a perfectly-placed corner kick from Christine Rolfes and finishing the scoring play with a rifle shot past Lander goalkeeper Sarah Owen. |
| TOP BRAVES |
- Senior Haley Stewart netted her second career goal in the 89th minute. It was the first goal for the Swansboro native since netting the game-winner against Georgia College on September 28 of last season.
- Bree Mason and Stacey Scott both logged a team-best two shots for the Braves. All four shots were on target, but resulted in saves by Lander goalkeeper Sarah Owen.
- Gina Ryan tallied five saves on the night for the UNCP defense.
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| NOTABLES |
- Action was suspended with just more than 37 minutes left in the second half due to a lightning strike in the area. It is the sixth game this season, including cancellations and postponements, that has been affected by weather.
- UNCP rode a five-game series win streak into Wednesday's contest against the Bearcats, and had outscored Lander 10-1 over that victory skein as well. Lander has netted two goals in each of its last three victories over the Black & Gold.
- The Braves have been outscored 10-3 in four road games this season, while also being outshot, 68-22, in contests away from Pembroke as well. Of those 22 shots, 14 have come in the second half of play.
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| UP NEXT |
| The Braves will continue a three-game road swing on Saturday when they make the long trip to Americus, Ga., to battle Georgia Southwestern (2-10-0, 0-6-0 PBC) at the GSW Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. |
