Women's Soccer Falls to Lynchburg

Jillian Barnard #19

The Basics

Score: Lynchburg 3 | Roanoke 0
Records: Roanoke 1-4-3, 0-2-1 ODAC | Lynchburg 9-1, 2-0 ODAC
Location: Salem, Va.

The Lead: Roanoke dropped a 3-0 decision to Lynchburg in ODAC Women's Soccer action. 

How it Happened:

  • Lynchburg scored seven minutes into the contest off a goal from Emily Sanchez to take the lead.
  • Kathryn Van Orden fired off shots at the 14-minute and the 18-minute mark but was unable to find the back of the net as Delia LoSapio made two saves.
  • Sarah Wescott scored at the 34-minute mark as the Hornets took the 2-0 advantage into the intermission.
  • In the second half, Caitlin Mertens rounded out the scoring with a goal with 30 minutes left on the clock. 
  • Chris Martin made seven saves in goal for the Maroons. 
  • Lynchburg held an 18-10 advantage in shots and a 6-2 edge in corners. 

Up Next: Roanoke hosts Bridgewater in an ODAC contest Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m.