Demorest, GA. — The North Carolina Wesleyan women's soccer team battled through a scoreless opening half before falling 2-0 to Piedmont University on Friday evening at the Walker Athletic Complex. The loss moved the Battling Bishops to 1-1-2 on the season, while Piedmont improved to 2-1-0.
The two teams remained deadlocked through the first 45 minutes, with NC Wesleyan generating five shots and three corner kicks before the break. Maison Berrios, Nicole Goodwin, Jordan Fernandez and Mckayla Farrow all recorded first-half attempts as the Bishops looked to break through offensively.
Piedmont opened the scoring just over two minutes into the second half when Addi Banks found the back of the net off an assist from Megan Holcombe at the 47:18 mark. Kaileigh St. Louis responded with NC Wesleyan's lone shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but her attempt was saved by Piedmont goalkeeper Jordan Atkinson.
The Lions added an insurance goal in the 81st minute, as Adriana Blumer scored off an assist from Banks to extend the advantage to 2-0. NC Wesleyan continued to push late, earning two additional corner kicks in the final 16 minutes, but was unable to cut into the deficit.
NC Wesleyan finished the contest with six shots, including one on goal, while Piedmont recorded 13 shots with six on frame. The Bishops held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks, and both teams were whistled for seven fouls. Grace Walls played all 90 minutes in goal for NC Wesleyan and finished with four saves.
