Maroons Shutout Sewanee on Metzler's Game-Winner, 1-0

Makayla Metzler's header gave the Maroons the win
Makayla Metzler's header gave the Maroons the win

THE GAME FACTS
Score:
 Roanoke 1, Sewanee 0
Records: Maroons 2-2-0, Tigers 2-2-1
Location: Salem, Va.

The Short Story: The Roanoke College women's soccer team finished up action at its Roanoke Invitational Showcase with a 1-0 win over the University of the South at Kerr Stadium. The lone goal of the contest was score by Makayla Metzler.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Both teams played through the first half with the Maroons having possession for more than two-thirds of the period
  • Makayla Metzler broke through 55th minute with a header goal that had rebounded in the box, off a free kick by Emily Stockdale.
  • Despite the Tigers taking more corner kicks (5-4) and outshooting the Maroons in the second half, RC held on for the 1-0 win.

BY THE NUMBERS

  • Metzler's goal was the first of the season for the sophomore.
  • In the first half, the Roanoke offense fired off nine shots, while the defense prevented the Tigers from taking a single one. Overall the Maroons took 14 shots to just eight for the University of the South.
  • Taylor Gallik improved to 2-2 on the season playing all 90 minutes in goal, making four saves in the win.

UP NEXT

  • The Maroons will travel on Wednesday September 14 to the University of Lynchburg in a non-conference matchup. Game time with the Hornets is scheduled for 7 p.m.