Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs scored a goal in each half Wednesday night, prevailing 2-1 against USC Aiken in NCAA Division II women's soccer action at Pride Park. The Bulldogs move to 2-1 overall, while the Pacers fall to 1-2 on the season.
KEY STATS
- Wingate out-shot USC Aiken 20-8
- The Bulldogs held a 9-5 edge in shots on goal
- The 'Dogs took 11 of the 16 corner kicks
- USCA was called for eight of the 12 fouls
KEY BULLDOGS
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Audur Halldorsdottir scored a goal for the Bulldogs
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Matilda Boyle netted the game winner
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Pien Coppoolse handed out an assist
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Tilde Wahrenberg led the way with five shots, putting three shots on goal
- Boyle had three shots with two shots on frame
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Angela Maino and
Sydnee Barndt added there shots apiece, each with a shot on goal
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Amelia Forsling registered three saves on the night
FIRST HALF
- The Bulldogs got on the board in the 22nd minute
- Halldorsdottir beat the defender at the top of the box, netting her first goal of the year
- The Pacers got the equalizer nine minutes later
- Bella Recalde scored to make it 1-1 at halftime
SECOND HALF
- The 'Dogs regained the lead with 15 minutes left in regulation
- Coppoolse sent one into the box, with Boyle heading home her first goal of the season
- Forsling came up with two saves in the final 12 minutes, including her final one with 95 seconds left
UP NEXT
- Wingate is back in action Saturday, traveling to Lander for a 5 p.m. start
