Central, SC – Southern Wesleyan fell to the Emmanuel Lions in a 2-0 final on Sunday afternoon.

The Warriors recorded 23 shots and 13 shots on goal in the loss to the Lions.  Bryanna Pickens led the team with four shots, two on goal.  Both Makala Latsch and Molly Wanning followed with three shots and two shots on goal.  Taylor Hanzel played all ninety minutes in goal, collecting two saves in the process.

 
Game Vitals

Final: Emmanuel 2, Southern Wesleyan 0

Records: Southern Wesleyan (1-4 / CC 1-3) Emmanuel (2-5 / CC 2-3)

 
How It Happened

Southern Wesleyan charged out of the gate with shots on goal by Bryanna Pickens, Mallory Butler and Emily Corriher.  However, the Lions and Kristin Liquori saved the ball to keep the Warriors from taking an early lead.  Emmanuel challenged back with shots of their own, but the Warriors' defense got in the path of the ball to thwart their attacks.  The Lions attacks paid off as Hannah Logue got the ball around the keeper to put Emmanuel on top 1-0.  They maintained the pressure to take a 2-0 lead off a goal by Breanna Gomez at the half.

The Warriors continued to challenge the Lions in the second half as they sought to tie the game up and take the lead.  Makala Latsch and Maria Ramos drilled the ball around the defenders, but Liquori protected the net to keep the Warriors from tying the game up.  Southern Wesleyan maintained the pressure with shots on goal by Pickens and Hayleigh Von Ins.  Despite late shots by Ashley Allen and Madison Woolber, the Warriors could not gain the victory as the Lions won 2-0.

 
What's Next

The Warriors will return to Childs Field on March 24 as they welcome the Shaw Bears to Central, SC as they compete in non-conference play.  They will then travel to Spartanburg, SC to take on the Converse Valkyries on March 28 at 1 p.m.  The Warriors will return home on March 31 as they compete against the North Greenville Crusaders at 5 p.m.