Wingate, N.C.-----The Carson-Newman University Eagles converted a penalty kick in the 97th minute Saturday evening, prevailing 1-0 over host Wingate University in South Atlantic Conference women's soccer action. The Eagles improve to 3-1-2 overall and 2-0 in the SAC, while the Bulldogs fall to 2-2 overall and 0-2 in league play.
 
KEY STATS
 
- Wingate out-shot Carson-Newman 25-10
- The Bulldogs held an 8-4 advantage on shots on goal
- The 'Dogs took all five corner kicks of the match
- Wingate was called for 12 of 18 fouls
- Carson-Newman received a red card, while the Bulldogs received two yellow cards
 
KEY BULLDOGS
 
- Sophia Husted and Caroline Peters each took six shots, both putting two on goal
- Brianna Ditillo added five shots for the Bulldogs
- Katrine Thisgaard saved three shots in 97 minutes of action
 
FIRST HALF
 
- Peters' 38th minute shot was on goal, but Lilly Ebner's notched her sixth save of the first half
- CNU was held shotless in the first 44 minutes
 
SECOND HALF
 
- Carson-Newman's shot in the 47th minute hit the crossbar
- The Eagles' Emillee Futrell received a red card in the 73rd minute, leaving C-N a player short for the remainder of the game
 
OVERTIME
 
- Wingate was called for a foul in the box in the 97th minute
- The Eagles' Addie Henry converted on the PK
 
UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action next Saturday, traveling to Limestone for a 5 p.m. start
- The 'Dogs return home Saturday, Oct. 2, hosting Newberry at 4 p.m.