HICKORY – The UNC Pembroke soccer team took a 1-0 lead into the half thanks to a 33
rd minute goal from freshman
Zion Sellers, but Lenoir-Rhyne netted two scores in the second half, including the eventually game-winning goal in the 75
th minute, to slip past the Braves, 2-1, on Saturday evening at Moretz Complex.
It was the first loss of the season for the Black & Gold (2-1-0) who managed to out-shoot the Bears (4-0-0) in the contest, including a 7-3 disparity in the second half. The Bears have now captured two of the last three games in the series with UNCP.
| SCORING SUMMARY |
| 33' |
Newcomer Zion Sellers scored her first collegiate goal with an assist from freshman Morgan Hill. |
| 62' |
After a UNCP foul, Lenoir-Rhyne used a free kick to even the score at 1-1. Judith Verdaguer was credited with the goal for her first of the season. |
| 75' |
Neve Duston put the Bears in front with the eventual game-winning goal for her second of the season with an assist from Ria Acton. |
| TOP BRAVES |
+ Zion Sellers scored her first points in a Braves uniform. It was the first goal of the season scored by a UNCP freshman.
+ Morgan Hill also picked up the first point of her collegiate career after being credited with the assist on the goal from Sellers. |
| NOTABLES |
+ The Braves out-shot the Bears 11-9, but both teams turned in four shots on goals apiece.
+ UNCP has not captured a victory over Lenoir-Rhyne on the road since the 2009 season. The clubs posted a 2-2 tie in the last matchup in Hickory back in 2012. |
| UP NEXT |
| The Braves close out their road trip on Wednesday when they travel to Murfreesboro to face Chowan (0-2-0). Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Lacrosse & Soccer Complex. |
