Central, SC – Southern Wesleyan opened up the season on Saturday afternoon on Childs Field against Felician University and walked away with a 1-1 draw against the Golden Falcons.

The Warriors totaled 12 shots on the afternoon with six being on goal.  Abigail Aman and Kira Brown led the team with three shots on the afternoon.  Both Brown and Madelyn Graf had two shots on goal.  Bella Hanzel recorded the lone goal for the Warriors with Aman picking up the assist. Southern Wesleyan led the way in corner kicks with four.  Amanda Magnin and Katelyn O'Neill each played 45 minutes in goal with O'Neill recorded two saves and Magnin picking up one.
 

 
Game Vitals

Final: Southern Wesleyan 1, Felician 1

Records: Southern Wesleyan (0-0-1) Felician (0-0-2)
 


 
Coach Meneses says…

"I feel that it was good start to our season.  We played a well coached Felician team and we could have come up with the victory.  With several players missing due to slight injuries, we feel ready as we enter into conference play this coming weekend.  Thank you everyone who came out to support us and for all the help we had from team parents on our after game festivities!  It was a great day!"
 
 

 
How It Happened

Southern Wesleyan came out strong as Abigail Aman and Kira Brown each took shots, but Alexis Lambertino and the Golden Falcon's defense kept the balls out of the net.  The Warriors continued to persist as ten minutes into the half, Aman sent the ball over to Bella Hanzel who tapped it into the net to put the Warriors on top 1-0.  The Warriors continued to pressure the ball as Madelyn Graf and Presleigh Bayot each sent the ball toward the net, but once again Lambertino saved the attacks.

Felician upped the intensity in the second half as Bianca Revenga and Kailey Rappel each took shots on the goal.  However, Katelyn O'Neill stood strong on the back line to keep the ball out.  The Golden Falcons' attacks prevailed as Carlie Koziol put the ball into the back of the net to tie the game up.  Southern Wesleyan countered with shots by MJ Grant and Kira Brown, but Lambertino would not allow the Warriors to take the lead.  The game finished in a 1-1 tie.
 
 

 
What's Next

Southern Wesleyan will next travel to Aiken, SC to take on the USC Aiken Pacers on September 6 at 6 p.m.  They will remain on the road on September 9 as they open up Conference Carolinas action in Franklin Springs, GA as they take on the Emmanuel Lions.  The Warriors will return home on September 13 as they host the Albany State Golden Rams.