NEWBERRY, SC – Wolves keep the pace and secure a 4-1 win vs. Shorter University

OVERVIEW: NEWBERRY COLLEGE VS SHORTER UNIVERSITY

SCORE: Newberry Wolves 4, Shorter Hawks 1

RECORDS: Newberry (2-4-1), Shorter (2-8-0)

LOCATION: Smith Road Complex – Newberry, SC

RECAP: The Wolves came out firing vs. Shorter University, piling on 20 shots. Newberry scored two goals in each half and held the Hawks to only one goal. 

GAME HIGHLIGHTS: 

• The Wolves got off to a quick start getting on the board first in the 15' with a goal from Henok Awoke, assisted by Alex Lopez

• Keeping the fire lit, the Wolves tallied another goal in the 17' from Ethan Orozco, assisted by Tomas Queiros on a corner kick.

• The Hawks chipped away taking four straight shots and finding the back of the net in the 28', 2-1 Wolves.

• Getting into the second half, a foul set up a penalty shot for Harry McDonnell who made his way past the keeper to extend the Wolves lead to 3-1.

• Securing some insurance, the Wolves put another goal on the board in the 72'. Scored by Ferran Macian, from Lopez.

• The Hawks played hard to try and get back in it, but it wasn't enough for the Wolves defense, securing the 4-1 win.

GAME STATS:

• Shots: Newberry 20 (9), Shorter 4 (1)

• Saves: Newberry 0, Shorter 5

• Corners: Newberry 7, Shorter 5

• Fouls: Newberry 9, Shorter 5

NEWBERRY TOP PERFORMERS:

• Awoke: Goal (15')

• Orozco: Goal (17')

• McDonnell: Goal (48')

• Macian: Goal (72')

• Lopez: Assist (15', 72')

• Queiros: Assist (17')

The Wolves will play their next match at home on October 12th, vs. LMU at 3:30pm.