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Newberry Battles Coker to Scoreless Draw on the Road

Box Score

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Newberry College women's soccer team earned a hard-fought road point Wednesday evening, playing Coker to a 0-0 draw in South Atlantic Conference action.

The Wolves (2-3-2, 1-2-1 SAC) controlled much of the match offensively, outshooting the Cobras 12-6 and holding a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. Newberry placed five shots on target but was unable to find the breakthrough goal despite applying pressure throughout the contest.

Defensively, the Wolves were equally impressive, limiting Coker (3-4-1, 1-2-1 SAC) to just three shots on goal. Newberry's goalkeeper made three saves to secure the team's second shutout of conference play.

The Wolves generated nine of their 12 shots in the opening half and continued to push forward after halftime, adding three more attempts while maintaining control of possession. Coker goalkeeper efforts kept the match scoreless, recording five saves on the night.

Newberry returns home on Saturday, Sept. 26, when the Wolves host Lenoir-Rhyne in South Atlantic Conference action at 2:00 p.m. Fans can catch the Wolves back in action at the Smith Road Complex as Newberry looks to build on another strong defensive performance and continue climbing the conference standings.

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