PEMBROKE – Leonie Proessl followed a blocked shot and found the back of the net in the 42
nd minute for the only goal No. 13 Lenoir-Rhyne would need as the Bears held off the UNC Pembroke soccer team for a 2-0 victory on Saturday evening at Lumbee River EMC Stadium.
It was the second-straight season-opening loss for the Braves (0-1-0) who were picked to finish second in their first season as a member of Conference Carolinas. The Bears (1-0-0), who were an overwhelming pick to capture the South Atlantic Conference title this season, have now won two-straight in the series with the Black & Gold.
| SCORING SUMMARY |
| 42' |
Leonie Proessl found the back of the net after a blocked shot for the first goal of the game. |
| 79' |
Lenoir-Rhyne put the finishing touches on the win when Evan O'Leary poked one through the UNCP back line. |
| NOTABLES |
+ The Bears held an 18-10 advantage on shots, as well as a 9-5 advantage in the shots on goal column.
+ The setback for the Black & Gold marks the second-straight loss to Lenoir-Rhyne. UNCP still holds an 8-6-1 advantage in the series.
+ UNCP dropped its season opener for the second-straight season with Saturday's setback. The Braves succumbed 1-0 to visiting North Georgia to start the Spring 2021 campaign. |
| UP NEXT |
| The Braves will be back in action on Thursday when they travel to Charlotte to take on Queens (1-0-0). Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at the Queens Sports Complex. |
