ASHLAND, Va. – The Randolph-Macon women's soccer team fell in its regular season finale at home to Virginia Wesleyan by a 4-0 decision.
The Basics
Score: Virginia Wesleyan 4, Randolph-Macon 0
Venue: Ashland, Va. / Randolph-Macon College / Nunnally Field
Records: Randolph-Macon (10-4-4, 7-3-0 ODAC); Virginia Wesleyan (7-5-3, 6-2-0 ODAC)
How it Happened
- In the first 25 minutes of the game, the Yellow Jackets defensive line held tough, facing a vicious attack from Virginia Wesleyan. Erin Morris (Manchester, N.H./Bishop Guertin) made two critical saves to start the game and keep the game tied at 0-0.
- The Marlins had a corner opportunity in the 27th minute and the ball hit Morris' hands near the post and found the back of the net. This own goal gave Virginia Wesleyan a 1-0 lead.
- Virginia Wesleyan took five more shots at goal and would not be able to double its lead, taking a slim 1-0 lead into halftime.
- The Marlins kept the pressure up and doubled its lead in the 57th minute, as Emma Shuey scored an unassisted goal.
- Virginia Wesleyan added two more goals in the 65th and 81st minute with goals by Shyenne Diaz and Lindsey Syms to take home a dominant 4-0 win on the road.
Inside the Numbers
- Virginia Wesleyan had 39 shots in the game, compared to the two that Randolph-Macon tallied.
- The Marlins held an 18-to-0 shots on frame advantage in the match.
- Virginia Wesleyan had eleven corner opportunities, as the Yellow Jackets did not have one in 90 minutes.
- Morris made a career high in saves with 15 overall in the match.
Up Next
Randolph-Macon will be back in action on Tuesday, November 5 for the quarterfinal game of the ODAC tournament with the time, location and opponent to be determined.
