Roanoke Falls to Albion in Home-Opener, 2-0

Roanoke Falls to Albion in Home-Opener, 2-0

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

The Short Story: The Roanoke College women's soccer team opened the home portion of their 2022 schedule with a 2-0 loss to the Albion Britons as part of the 2022 Roanoke Invitational Showcase.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The two teams played a scoreless first half before Megan Loney scored the game-winner off a free kick at 55:06.
  • The Britons would add an insurance goal in the 74th minute off a blocked shot rebound and held on for the 2-0 win.

BY THE NUMBERS

  • The Maroons outshot Albion, 12-9 including 8-7 in the second half. The Britons made nine saves in their win.
  • Taylor Gallik moved to 1-2 on the season after playing all 90 minutes in goal and making three saves.

UP NEXT

  • The Maroons will take on Sewanee on Sunday, September 10 to finish up play at the Roanoke Invitational Showcase. Game time with the Tigers is scheduled for 3 p.m.