Franklin Springs, GA – Southern Wesleyan fell to the Emmanuel Lions on Tuesday evening in a 2-1 final score.

The Warriors recorded 12 shots and eight shots on goal in the loss to the Lions.  Both Bryanna Pickens and Joy Namyst had three shots, with Pickens collecting two shots on goal.  Maria Ramos had the lone goal of the evening for Southern Wesleyan, with Natalie Thompson picking up the assist.  Taylor Hanzel played all ninety minutes in goal while recording seven saves.


 
Game Vitals

Final: Emmanuel 2, Southern Wesleyan 1

Records: Southern Wesleyan (2-10-1 / CC 2-7) Emmanuel (4-8 / CC 3-6)


 
How It Happened

Emmanuel challenged the Warriors defense early as both Viki Lederer and Moriah Logue took shots, but both attacks went right to keep the Lions from taking the lead.  Southern Wesleyan countered as Madi Wurst collected the ball and sent it toward the back of the net, but Olivia Weider prevented Wurst's attack from paying out.  The Warriors remained on the offensive, but both shots on goal by Joy Namyst and Grace Williams were saved to keep the game tied 0-0 at the half.

The Warriors kept up the attack in the second half as Heily Hernandez attempted to get the ball pasted Weider, but the Lions goalkeeper stayed strong.  Emmanuel countered with a shot by Moriah Logue, but Taylor Hanzel and Southern Wesleyan's defense stayed strong to keep the Lions from taking the lead.  Each team continued to make shots on the goal, but neither defenses would back down as every attack was deterred.  The Lions would not let up though as they scored twice in five minutes to put them ahead of the Warriors.  However, a foul right outside the box allowed the Warriors to take a free kick.  Madi Wurst took the free kick and sent it into the box.  Natalie Thompson collected Wurst's kick and passed it to Maria Ramos who put it into the low left corner of the net to put the Warriors on the board.  However, the Lions would not let the Warriors score a second time as they won the game in a 2-1 final score.


 
What's Next

The Warriors will remain on the road on October 23 as they travel to Pembroke, NC to take on the Braves of UNC Pembroke at noon.  Southern Wesleyan will return home on October 27 to host the Belmont Abbey Crusaders on Childs Field for a 5 p.m. kick-off.  The Warriors will wrap up the regular season on October 30 as they travel to Banner Elk, NC to take on the Lees-McRae Bobcats.