Roanoke Drops Non-Conference Game at Lynchburg

Roanoke Drops Non-Conference Game at Lynchburg

THE GAME FACTS
Score:
 Lynchburg 2, Roanoke 0
Records: Hornets 2-0-3, Maroons 2-3
Location: Lynchburg, Va.

The Short Story: In a non-ODAC contest, the Roanoke College women's soccer team fell to the Hornets of the University of Lynchburg, 2-0. Despite being ODAC opponents, the game has will not count for either team in the conference standings.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Neither team was able to break through in the first half as the score remained tied at 0-0 through the first 45 minutes of play.
  • Lynchburg broke the tie early in the second half with a goal at 53:20.
  • The Hornets added an insurance goal at 74:09 with a pass into the box that found the back of the net.

BY THE NUMBERS

  • Taylor Gallik (2-3) saved all four shots on goal she faced in the first half. For the game, she made nine saves playing all 90 minutes in goal.
  • Roanoke had the advantage in the opening period in corner kicks, 2-1.

UP NEXT

  • Roanoke will next travel to Misenheimer, N.C. to take on Pfeiffer on Saturday, September 17. Game time with the Falcons is scheduled for 7 p.m.