Central, SC – Southern Wesleyan fell to the Emmanuel Lions on Tuesday evening in a 3-1 final score.

The Warriors out shot the Lions 15 to 14.  They went on to lead the way in shots on goal with eight.  Madelyn Graf and Madi Wurst led the team with two shots on goal each.  Bella Hanzel picked up the lone goal of the game for the Warriors.  Katelyn O'Neill played all ninety minutes in goal and had one save.

Game Vitals

Final: Emmanuel 3, Southern Wesleyan 1

Records: Southern Wesleyan (1-7-1 / CC 0-6) Emmanuel (3-7 / CC 3-3)

How It Happened

The Lions came out strong with a shot by Lourdes Tompkins, but it was blocked.  Bella Hanzel countered with a shot, but it went out wide left.  The Warriors maintained the pressure as Karina Pashkovets, Wynn Bradley and Madi Wurst each took shots on the goal, but Julia Styrmisdottir was not discouraged in the net as she saved each attack.  Despite a late run by Kira Brown, the Warriors and Lions remained tied 0-0 at halftime.

Emmanuel attacked quickly with an attack by Janya Gonzalez, but Katelyn O'Neill saved the attack.  The Warriors threatened with a shot off the foot of Madelyn Graf, but her attack was thwarted.  The Lions countered shortly afterwards with a goal by Gonzalez to give them the lead.  Southern Wesleyan tied the match up as Bella Hanzel sent the ball into the back of the net.  The Lions pressed on as goals by Gonzalez and Harley Murphy allowed them to win the game in a 3-1 final.

What's Next

The Warriors will hit the road on October 7 as they travel down the road to Tigerville, SC to take on the North Greenville Crusaders.  They will remain on the road on October 11 as they travel to Due West, SC to take on the Erskine Flying Fleet.