GAFFNEY, SC – Women's Soccer faces first loss of the season in a tight 2-1 match vs. Limestone

OVERVIEW: NEWBERRY COLLEGE VS LIMESTONE UNIVERSITY

SCORE: Newberry Wolves 1, Limestone Saints 2

RECORDS: Newberry (5-1-1), Limestone (2-5-1)

LOCATION: Saints Field

RECAP: Wolves fall 2-1 to SAC opponent Limestone. Newberry tied the game at one apiece in the 57', but the Saints were able to take a final lead four minutes later, finding their second win of the season.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS:

• In the 15' we saw our first shot of the game saved by Sarah Waller.

• After two more saves from Waller, the Saints got a ball in the back of the net in the 30'.

• Another pair of shots and saves from both sides sends us into the half with a Saints 1-0 lead.

• A goal from the Wolves came in the 57' from Mikaela Warburton, her first goal of the season, assisted by Kirsty Cameron.

• A corner kick from the Saints set up a goal in the 61', regaining their lead.

• With the Wolves only being able to get one more shot off, the Saints held their lead ending the match 2-1.

GAME STATS:

• Shots: Newberry 4 (2), Limestone 13 (7)

• Corners: Newberry 3, Limestone 1

• Saves: Newberry 5, Limestone 1

• Fouls: Newberry 6, Limestone 11

NEWBERRY TOP PERFORMERS:

• Warburton: Goal (57')
• Cameron: Assist (57')

• Waller: Saves (5)

The Wolves are at home on Saturday, October 5th at 5pm vs. SAC opponent Lenoir-Rhyne.