Posted: Oct 07, 2017
The Basics
Score: Roanoke 2 | Shenandoah 0
Records: Roanoke 8-3-1, 5-0 ODAC | Shenandoah 7-5, 2-2 ODAC
Location: Kerr Stadium | Salem, Va.
The Lead: Goals by Laura Sullivan and Tori Young lifted Roanoke to a 2-0 win over Shenandoah on Senior Day to remain undefeated in conference play.
How It Happened:
- With 15 minutes left in the first-half, Sullivan found the back of the net with a header off of a perfectly placed corner kick by Emily Whitaker.
- Roanoke extended their lead at the start of the second–half on a Young goal assisted by Ellie Schad.
- Caroline Liebel made a great save on a point blank shot by Emily Yergin which would have brought the Hornets within one goal of tying the game with 30 minutes left in regulation.
- Jessica Stuart just missed a goal when she hit the post on a shot attempt for the Hornets.
- Liebel made three stops on the day for RC, while Kasey Richett and Charlotte Evans combined for six saves for SU.
- The Maroons outshot the Hornets 15-8 on the day.
Highlights
Next Up: Roanoke will host Washington and Lee at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday in a key ODAC match.