Rocky Mount, NC. — The North Carolina Wesleyan women's soccer team battled through cold, windy and rainy conditions on Senior Day, earning a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Brevard College on Saturday afternoon at Scalf Field.
The Battling Bishops were tested throughout the opening half, but goalkeeper Grace Walls and the NC Wesleyan defense stood strong. Walls made five saves before halftime, helping keep Brevard off the scoreboard despite 10 first-half shots from the Tornados.
NC Wesleyan came out with increased pressure after the break and began creating opportunities of its own. Makena Meyer put the Bishops' first shot on goal in the 65th minute, forcing a save from Brevard goalkeeper Abby Nunez. Meyer continued to lead the attack, adding two more shots on frame over the next 14 minutes.
Nicole Goodwin also put an attempt on goal in the 73rd minute, while Samantha Fore added another opportunity later in the half. Jordan Fernandez nearly provided a late breakthrough when she put a shot on frame in the 86th minute, but Nunez was there for the save.
Walls turned in a standout Senior Day performance, playing all 90 minutes and finishing with eight saves to secure the clean sheet. The Bishops' defensive effort held Brevard scoreless despite 18 total attempts.
Meyer led NC Wesleyan with four shots, including three on goal, while Goodwin and Fernandez each added an attempt on frame. The Bishops generated all seven of their shots in the second half and put five on goal as they continued pushing for the winner through the final minutes.
On a cold, windy and rainy afternoon at Scalf Field, the Battling Bishops showed plenty of toughness and resilience to earn the shutout draw and recognize their senior class with a strong defensive performance.
