No. 6 Truett McConnell (Ga.) University picked up a 2-0 win over the University of Pikeville on Saturday afternoon at Bob Amos Park.
The loss was the first in conference play for UPike, which now stands at 4-1-1 with an overall record of 7-4-1. Truett is 11-1-1 overall, 8-0 in the league.
The only goal of the first half came in the 38
th minute. Freshman wing Agathe Braud delivered a perfect corner kick that senior Salome Deneubourg headed into the net. It was the second goal of the season for Deneubourg.
Braud scored the next goal for Truett, nailing a penalty kick in the 57
th minute to make the score 2-0. It was her second goal as well.
Truett had eight shots on goal, competed to three for UPike. Junior
Sara Ritter had two for the home team, while senior
Charlene Lofqvist had one.
UPike keeper
Claire Cress had six saves on the day.
The Bears will be back in action at Bob Amos Park on Wednesday when they host Tennessee Wesleyan University. The match starts at 5 p.m.
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