SALEM, Va. – Randolph-Macon women's soccer traveled to Roanoke College for a non-conference matchup with the Maroons, which also served as the inaugural match for the Gentry Locke Cup. The Yellow Jackets battled to a 1-1 draw at Donald J. Kerr Stadium.
The Basics
Score: Roanoke 1, Randolph-Macon 1
Venue: Salem, Va. / Roanoke College / Donald J. Kerr Stadium
Records: Roanoke (2-2-1, 0-0-0 ODAC); Randolph-Macon (0-3-1, 0-0-0 ODAC)
How It Happened
- Roanoke struck first in the opening minutes as Kacee Schmidt converted to give the Maroons a 1-0 lead. The Yellow Jackets responded with a push forward following a free kick, as Alexa Stohr (Fredericksburg, Va./Massaponax) put a shot on frame that sailed just wide.
- In the eighth minute, Roanoke looked to extend its lead, but goalkeeper Briton Warham (Mooresville, N.C./Mooresville Senior) came up with two key saves to keep the Jackets within striking distance. In the closing minutes of the half, Randolph-Macon pressed for the equalizer with looks from Ally Spangler (Daleville, Va./Lord Botetourt) and Caroline Blanchard (Virginia Beach, Va./Frank W. Cox), though both attempts were stopped by Maroons keeper Grace Suchy as the Jackets entered the break trailing 1-0.
- Randolph-Macon came out of halftime strong, producing back-to-back chances from Ariel Farmer (Chesterfield, Va./Clover Hill) and Stohr just one minute apart. Momentum swung in the 58th minute when Roanoke's goalkeeper was whistled for a yellow card. Stohr capitalized on the penalty kick, burying the equalizer to tie the match at 1-1.
- Both sides traded possession and chances the rest of the way, but neither backline broke as the match ended in a hard-fought draw.
Inside the Numbers
- Roanoke held a 20-15 edge in total shots and 8-6 advantage in shots on goal.
- Farmer led the Jackets with five total shots, including three on frame.
- Warham faced 20 shots, recording seven saves while allowing just one goal.
- The Yellow Jackets lead the Maroons in corner kicks eight to one.
- Maddie Stubblefield (Mechanicsville, Va./Mechanicsville) made her first start of the season after returning from injury.
Up Next
Randolph-Macon returns home on Saturday, September 13, to face St. Mary's (Md.) at 7:00 p.m. in its second home match of the season.
