ASHLAND, Va. – The Randolph-Macon women's soccer team saw a heroic performance in goal by
Zoe Long (Midlothian, Va./Midlothian) that shutouts Roanoke by a score of 1-0.
The Basics
Score: Randolph-Macon 1, Roanoke 0
Venue: Ashland, Va. / Randolph-Macon College / Nunnally Field
Records: Randolph-Macon (10-3-4, 7-2-0 ODAC); Roanoke (4-8-4, 4-2-2 ODAC)
How it Happened
- Randolph-Macon has jumped out to early leads on its opponents all season. This would not change today, as Lora Bertram (Gettysburg, Pa./Gettysburg) took a precise pass from Ally Spangler (Daleville, Va./Lord Botetourt) in the 14th minute. Bertram buried the goal past the goalkeeper to put the Yellow Jackets up 1-0.
- The Maroons owned the possession for the remainder of the first half. Long was tested and stood up perfectly, making six crucial saves to keep the Lemon and Black up 1-0 at the half.
- The Yellow Jackets started the second half very offensive minded, sending two shots at goal that was gathered by the Roanoke goalkeeper. The defensive back line of Randolph-Macon would be tested for the majority of the second half. The Maroons were looking to stay in the game and create a goal to get the game back to tied.
- Long was the star of the game for Randolph-Macon, saving four more quality shots by Roanoke to keep the lead for the Lemon and Black. The senior totaled 11 saves to propel the Lemon and Black to a much needed 1-0 victory on Saturday afternoon.
Inside the Numbers
- Roanoke had 23 shots in the game, compared to the 13 that Randolph-Macon tallied.
- The Maroons held an 11-to-5 shots on frame advantage in the match.
- Roanoke had six corner opportunities, as the Yellow Jackets had two in 90 minutes.
- Bertram recorded her eighth goal of the season
- Spangler tallied her first assist goal of her junior season in the match.
- Long received the shutout victory and had her season high in saves with 11 overall.
Up Next
Randolph-Macon will be back in action on Wednesday, October 30 for a home ODAC contest with Virginia Wesleyan at 4:00 p.m.
