By OkayGoal
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – The Methodist University women’s soccer team performed strong defensively against Pfeiffer University at Lefko-Mills Field, driving the Falcons to a 0-0 tie on Tuesday evening.
JUST THE FACTS
Final score: Methodist tied Pfeiffer, 0-0
Records: Methodist 4-4-2 (1-2-2 USA South), Pfeiffer 3-4-3 (2-2-1 USA South)
Location: Lefko-Mills Field; Misenheimer, N.C.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Freshman Anna Wiggins led the Monarchs in the first half with three shots, two shots on goal, in 18 minutes of action. Freshman Lillian Pressler would follow suit with one shot on goal in the 17th minute, with Methodist earning six shots through the first 45 minutes of play.
- A feisty second half on both sides of the turf featured four yellow cards, two on both squads, and minimal offensive momentum for the Monarchs as senior Daphne Paleocrassas took the lone strike in the 48th minute for Methodist around the stout Pfeiffer defensive front.
- Off a Falcons quick drive, freshman Kiera Ferguson held strong by capturing a crucial save in the 88th minute of the clash, keeping the match to a stalemate as time ticked down.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Methodist outshot Pfeiffer through 45 minutes, holding the Falcons six to two in shots. Pfeiffer would come back in the end to match the Monarchs seven to seven in scoring attempts.
- Wiggins ultimately led the Monarchs offensively, recording three shots, two being on goal.
- Defensively for Methodist, Ferguson collected four saves while in net for the Monarchs, sealing the tie for the Monarchs at the conclusion of the contest, advancing to 4-4-2 during her freshman campaign.
UP NEXT
Methodist returns to Duggins Soccer Stadium on Saturday, October 10th for a midday afternoon clash against the Fighting Squirrels of Mary Baldwin University. First kick is slated for 12:00 PM.