Central, SC – Southern Wesleyan fell to the University of Mount Olive Trojans in a 3-2 final on Saturday afternoon.

The Warriors took three shots, all on goal, in the loss to the Trojans.  Bryanna Pickens and Brooke Cash each scored during the game.  Amanda Magnin started in goal for the Warriors and collected 11 saves over 75 minutes played.
 
 
 
Game Vitals

Final: Mount Olive 3, Southern Wesleyan 2

Records: Southern Wesleyan (2-6-1 / CC 1-4-1) Mount Olive (6-3 / CC 4-0)
 
 
 
How It Happened

The University of Mount Olive Trojans struck quickly as Delia Allwood put in back-to-back goals in the first eleven minutes of the game to give the Trojans an early 2-0 lead.  The Warriors challenged back as Natalie Thompson took a shot on the goal, but Nicole Solicito saved the attack to keep the Warriors off the board.  The Warriors persisted their attacks and then a foul in the box allowed them to take a penalty kick.  Bryanna Pickens took the penalty kick and got the ball around the goal keeper to put the Warriors within one goal of the Trojans.

The Trojans extended their lead to two goals after a foul in the box allowed Maelwenn Gaiffas to score a penalty kick goal.  Mount Olive continued to attack the net but Amanda Magnin and the Warrior defense stood strong to prevent the Trojans from furthering their lead.  Southern Wesleyan challenged back as Brooke Cash got the ball into the back of the net to put the Warriors back within one goal of the Trojans.  However, Mount Olive went on to win the game in a 3-2 final score.
 

 
What's Next

Southern Wesleyan will remain at home on September 28 as they host the Lees-McRae Bobcats at 5 p.m.  They will then welcome the Shaw Bears to Childs Field on October 1.  The Warriors will host the Emmanuel College Lions on October 5 at 5 p.m.  Homecoming and Senior Day will be held on October 8 as the Warriors take on the Erskine Flying Fleet.