Hornets Hold Off Bridgewater, 2-0, In ODAC Action
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg (5-2, 2-0 ODAC) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Bridgewater (Va.) (2-5-1, 1-1 ODAC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scoring Summary | |
|---|---|
| 2nd - 66:48 | Betsy Kwiatkowski (Lynchburg) |
| 2nd - 75:46 | Jessica Gonzalez (Lynchburg) |
| Lynchburg | Bridgewater (Va.) |
|---|---|
|
G:
2 Players (#3, #6 - 1)
A: Kristen Melchiori - 2 Sh: Jessica Gonzalez - 5 Sv: Jackie Bader - 4 |
G:
N/A
A: N/A Sh: Jacey Kelley - 2 Sv: Cari Hensley - 6 |
| TEAM STATISTICS | Lynchburg | Bridgewater (Va.) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 20 (9) | 7 (5) |
| Saves | 5 | 7 |
| Fouls | 8 | 5 |
| Corner Kicks | 8 | 1 |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Lynchburg College scored two goals in the second half Wednesday to turn back a determined effort by the Bridgewater College Eagles, 2-0, in ODAC women's soccer action.
The teams went to the half tied at 0-0 after an evenly played first 45 minutes. Lynchburg held a slim 7-5 edge in shots and each team had three shots on goal.
The Eagles had two huge opportunities to score early in the game. Jacey Kelley (Road Newburg, PA/Shippinsburg) floated a shot toward goal from 25 yards and Lynchburg keeper Jackie Bader made a leaping save to stop the attempt.
The Hornets countered when Jessica Gonzalez ripped a shot toward goal from 30 yards out, but the ball hit the crossbar as the score remained tied.
Bridgewater had one more chance when Caroline Banks (Virginia Beach, Va./Bishop Sullivan Catholic) put a shot on goal but the ball was cleared off the goal line by a Lynchburg defender.
The Hornets controlled action in the second half, holding a 13-2 edge in shots.
Bridgewater's defense held strong until Betsy Kwiatkowski found the net at the 66:48 mark to put the Hornets on top, 1-0.
Lynchburg added an insurance goal in the 76th minute when Gonzalez headed in a goal off a corner kick from Jill Melanson, making the score 2-0.
Lynchburg is now 5-2 overall and 2-0 in the ODAC while Bridgewater drops to 2-5-1 overall and 1-1 in the conference.
