Anderson, S.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs outshot Anderson University 13-11 Wednesday afternoon, but dropped a 2-0 decision in South Atlantic Conference women's soccer action. The Trojans improve to 5-5 overall and 5-1 in league play, while the 'Dogs drop their fourth straight, falling to 5-5-1 overall and 2-4 in the SAC.
KEY STATS
- Wingate held a 7-3 advantage in shots in the opening half
- WU held a 4-1 edge in shots on goal in the first half
- The Bulldogs ended the night with a 6-5 advantage in shots on goal
- Each team took two corner kicks
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Bethany Morgan scored the first goal for the Trojans
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Gabbie Fleming also found the back of the net for AU
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Maggie Black and
Kirsten Armetta had assists
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Abbey Frail had three saves for the 'Dogs
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Abbey Helm collected five saves for Anderson
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Taylor Krakower led all players with five shots and two shots on goal
NOTES
- Only Wingate's second loss to Anderson all-time
- Fourth straight loss for Wingate, all on the road
- WU has scored only one goal during the four-game road trip
- Wingate falls to 2-4 in road games this season
FIRST HALF
- Anderson scored in the 20th minute off an assist from Black
- Krakower and
Gabby Fleischli put shots on frame the next three minutes
SECOND HALF
- Fleming put the Trojans on top 2-0 in the 76th minute off Armetta's assist
- Krakower and
Kaitlyn Cox put shots on goal for WU in the second half
UP NEXT
- The Bulldogs return home next Saturday, hosting Newberry at 1 p.m.
- Wingate is back on the road next Wednesday, traveling to Queens at 5 p.m.
