Women's Soccer Edged By Sewanee 1-0 on Sunday

Women's Soccer Edged By Sewanee 1-0 on Sunday
SEWANEE, TN – The Roanoke College women's soccer team dropped a non-conference game to The University of the South on Sunday afternoon, 1-0. The Maroons now have a record of 2-4-1, while the Tigers now sit with a mark of 2-4-1.

The Maroons were able to outshoot Sewanee 3-2 in the first half, but one of the Tigers' two shots found the back of the net. At the 32 minute mark, Nikki Johnston scored off of a pass from Jamie Samociuk, giving Sewanee a 1-0 lead. Johnston's goal proved to be the only one of the afternoon, as Sewanee came away with the 1-0 victory.

The Maroons were narrowly outshot by Sewanee, 8-7. Marlana Barnard led the Maroons in shots with three, followed by Lauren O'Brien and Ashley Barnes with two each. Barnard also had Roanoke's lone shot on goal. Carolyn Sarbacher played all 90 minutes in the net and tallied four saves.

Sewanee was led in shots by Shelby Meckstroth, who tallied two, while six other players had one shot each. Sewanee led the Maroons in corner kicks 7-1, while Roanoke led in total saves, 4-1.

Roanoke returns to action on Tuesday, September 24th as they take on Washington and Lee in Lexington, VA. That contest is scheduled for a 4:00 PM start.

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