LaGrange, GA - The N.C. Wesleyan women's soccer team put up a valiant second-half comeback but ultimately fell 4-3 to LaGrange on Friday, kicking off the Georgia and Alabama road swing.
The Bishops found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 3-0 at halftime. However, coming out firing in the second period, Makena Meyer scored her second goal of the season unassisted to jumpstart Wesleyan's offense. In the 83rd minute, Mia Scheber made it a one-goal game with her first goal of the season, assisted by Meyer, as Wesleyan looked to claw its way back.
Despite the surge, a LaGrange penalty kick pushed the Panthers' lead to 4-2. Eden Whiteside gave Wesleyan hope in the 87th minute, finding the back of the net off an assist from Madelyne Edwards, but it was too late to complete the comeback.
The Basics:
Score: N.C. Wesleyan 3, LaGrange 4
Location/Venue: LaGrange GA / Panther Field
Records:Â N.C. Wesleyan (0-4, 0-0Â USA South), LaGrange(1-0-2, 0-0 CCS)
The Battling Bishops took a season-high fifteen shots, twelve of which were on goal, showcasing an explosive offensive attack that will be a bright spot moving forward for Coach Biancur.
Up Next:
Wesleyan will head down to Alabama for a match with the Huntingdon Hawks on Sunday at 12:00 PM.
