Winston-Salem, NC – Southern Wesleyan picked up their second win of the season as they defeated the Carolina Bruins in a 2-1 final score on Thursday evening.

The Warriors recorded 10 shots and five shots on goal.  Both Hykeem Martin and Diego Hernandez had three shots in the victory, with Feren Nunez following with two shots.  Five Warriors had shots on goal.  Both Austin Snow and Nunez scored goals for Southern Wesleyan.  The Warriors collected four corner kicks.  Will Hughes played all ninety minutes in goal for Southern Wesleyan, collecting five saves while there.


 
Game Vitals

Final: Southern Wesleyan 2, Carolina 1

Records: Southern Wesleyan (2-5) Carolina (4-5)


 
How It Happened

Carolina attacked early as Nathan Rue took a shot on goal, but Will Hughes collected the attack to keep the game tied 0-0.  Southern Wesleyan countered with a shot by Hykeem Martin, however the Bruins defense kept the ball from going on.  The Warriors continued to attack with shots by Diego Hernandez, but Jeremiah Gibbs saved the ball to keep the game tied up with zero goals apiece.  The Bruins challenged the Warriors defense with attacks on the net by Benjamin Fortuin, but Zachary Hurst and the Warriors defense continued to thwart their attacks.  A foul in the box, allowed the Warriors to take a penalty kick in front of the goal.  Feren Nunez took the shot and put the ball into the back of the net to give the Warriors a 1-0 goal advantage.  The Warriors continued to push on as Austin Snow collected the ball and drilled it into the top of the net to give the Warriors a 2-0 at the half.

The Bruins challenged in the second half as Robin Salge and Govanni Mayas took shots, but neither shot made it into the net to keep Carolina off the board.  Southern Wesleyan maintained the intensity as Trey Greenwood drove the ball to the net, but Jeremiah Gibbs dove in front of it to keep the Warriors from extending their lead further.  A foul allowed the Bruins to take a free kick in front of the box, but Mario Salinas' shot sailed high over the goal.  Carolina's attacks finally paid off as Mario Salinas put the ball into the net to put the Bruins down 2-1.  The Warriors went on to win the game in a 2-1 final score.


 
What's Next

Southern Wesleyan will return to Childs Field on October 6 as they welcome the King Tornado to Central, SC at 7:30 p.m.  They will remain in Central, SC as they host the Converse Valkyries on October 9 for the 2021 Homecoming game.  The Warriors will then travel to Tigerville, SC to take on the North Greenville Crusaders on October 12.