Rocky Mount, NC. — The North Carolina Wesleyan women's soccer team generated consistent pressure throughout Sunday's match against Regent University, outshooting the Royals 22-5 in a narrow 2-1 setback at Scalf Field.
Regent struck first just 1:43 into the match when Kylie Gaines scored off an assist from Anna Teague. The Battling Bishops responded by taking control offensively, earning a pair of early corner kicks before Samantha Fore put an attempt on goal in the 17th minute.
NC Wesleyan found the equalizer at the 18:59 mark when Makena Meyer found the back of the net to bring the match even at 1-1. The Bishops continued to create chances throughout the remainder of the half, including a Jordan Fernandez attempt off the woodwork in the 24th minute. Wesleyan finished the opening half with 10 shots.
The Bishops continued to apply pressure after halftime. Fore, Meyer and Maison Berrios all generated opportunities, with Meyer putting three second-half attempts on goal in the opening 20 minutes of the period.
Regent regained the lead at the 71:12 mark when Victoria Hoffmann converted a penalty kick to make it 2-1. NC Wesleyan continued pushing for another equalizer, with Chloe Hudson and Kylee Casola each putting shots on goal down the stretch while Fernandez and Fore also added late attempts.
Meyer led the Bishops with five shots, including four on goal, and scored NC Wesleyan's lone goal. Fore recorded a team-high seven total attempts, while Fernandez added three.
NC Wesleyan finished with 22 shots and eight on goal while limiting Regent to just five total attempts. The Bishops also held a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks as they continued to pressure the Royals through the final whistle.
