Anderson, SC – Southern Wesleyan dropped their season opener against the Anderson Trojans on Saturday evening in a 3-0 final score.
The Warriors put up nine shots with seven being on target against the Trojans of Anderson. Madison Stanley led the team with four shots on goal while Lucia Fernandez followed behind her with two. Ester Carabano played all ninety minutes in the goal and had fives saves.
Game Vitals
Final: Anderson 3, Southern Wesleyan 0
Records: Southern Wesleyan (0-1) Anderson (1-0)
How It Happened
The Warriors went on the attack early on as both Lucia Fernandez and Madison Stanley put up shots on the goal. However, each of their attacks were knocked away by Aliyah Morgan to keep Southern Wesleyan from taking the early advantage. The Trojans answered with an attack of their own just seventeen minutes into the half as Lauren Johnson collected the ball and sent it into the back of the net. Minutes later, Whitley Anderson netted another goal to give the Trojans a 2-0 goal lead.
Anderson extended on their lead early in the second half as Lauren Monday scored off a cross by Jazel DeOliveira. Lucia Fernandez wove around the defense and put up a shot, but once again her attack at the net was thwarted by Molly Estes. Anderson went on to win the game in a 3-0 goal victory.
What's Next
Southern Wesleyan will host their home opener on September 2 as they welcome the Barry Buccaneers to Central, SC and Joe R Gilbert Track & Field. They will then travel to Young Harris, GA on September 5 to open up Conference Carolinas action against the Young Harris Mountain Lions. On September 9, the Warriors will host the Bob Jones Bruins at 5pm.
