UPIKE Athletics

A late goal off a corker kick gave Tennessee Wesleyan University a 1-0 win over the University of Pikeville on Wednesday night at Bob Amos Park.
 
The win was the second in a row for the Bulldogs, who improved to 5-3-2 overall, 3-1-1 in the AAC.
 
The Bears, who have now lost two in a row, fell to 7-5-1 on the season, 4-2-1 in the league.
 
The teams played a scoreless first half. The Bears had four shots on goal, compared to three for the Bulldogs. Senior Kylie Ritter had two for UPike, while senior Charlene Lofqvist and junior Sara Ritter had one each.
 
Claire Cress recorded three saves in goal before the break.
 
The night's only goal came in the 83^rd minute when junior midfielder Rosie Dunkerton scored off a corner kick by senior defender Samantha Holsenback.
 
It was Dunkerton's second goal of the season and stood for the final seven minutes of play.
 
UPike finished with seven shots on goal. The Ritter sisters and junior Rebekah Christopher had two each, with Lofqvist recording one.
 
Cress finished with six saves.
 
Senior goalkeeper Ana Martinez recorded seven saves in earning her third shutout of the season.
 
Dunkerton was the only Bulldog to record multiple shots on goal with three.
 
UPike will be on the road Saturday, visiting Brenau (Ga.) University. The match is slated for a 3 p.m. start.