MARS HILL, N.C. - The Emory & Henry University Women's Soccer Team (6-6-1, 3-5 SAC) got back in the win column Wednesday evening as they defeated Mars Hill University (1-9-1, 0-6-1 SAC) in South Atlantic Conference play. The Wasps tallied three first-half goals on their way to the 3-0 victory.
The Basics
FINAL SCORE – Emory & Henry 3, Mars Hill 0
LOCATION – Mars Hill, North Carolina
VENUE – Meares Stadium
RECORDS – Emory & Henry (6-6-1, 3-5 SAC); Mars Hill (1-9-1, 0-6-1 SAC)
How It Happened
- The Wasps began the match on the front foot as they fired a pair of shots on target in the opening five minutes of play, forcing the Lions' goalkeeper into action. E&H broke through on the scoreboard in the 7th minute when sophomore forward Hana Kirsch (Powell, Tenn.) found fellow sophomore forward Charlotte Stavis (Charlotte, N.C.) with a pass, and Stavis slotted the ball into the back of the net for her sixth goal of the season. E&H increased its lead to two goals in the 19th minute when senior midfielder Olivia Haynes (Spotsylvania, Va.) found the side netting of the goal from a tough angle on the right wing for her first goal of the year and 10th of her career. The Wasps rounded out the first-half scoring in the 40th minute. Senior midfielder Lucy Dunlop (York, ENGLAND) played a beautiful through ball to Stavis, who beat the keeper for the second time to push the margin out to a commanding 3-0 lead heading into the half.
- Both teams continued to pressure the opposition's defenses as the Lions registered 10 second-half shots and the Wasps had eight attempts at the goal. The two goalkeepers were up to the task and neither squad could find the back of the net as the Wasps took the win by the 3-0 final score.
Emory & Henry Individual Leaders
- Stavis recorded her brace of goals on six attempts, four of which were on frame. Haynes scored her goal on three shots while senior midfielder Karlijn Keuters (The Hague, NETHERLANDS) posted five shots. Dunlop and Kirsch each had an assist.
- Sophomore goalkeeper Sophia Wagner (Front Royal, Va.) finished the match with eight saves in goal to help preserve the shutout win.
Mars Hill Individual Leaders
- Carla Humera led the Lions with four shots, three on goal, while Mia Calderon had three attempts on the evening.
- Camryn Miller made eight stops in net despite the loss.
Up Next
- Emory & Henry returns home on Sunday, October 27 to take on the Wolves of Newberry College. The Wasps will also honor the senior class before the beginning of the match. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. as game one of a doubleheader with the men's team.
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