WINCHESTER, Va. – The Shenandoah University women's soccer team opened its 2021 season Wednesday afternoon with a 1-0 non-league home victory over N.C. Wesleyan.
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Playing thru the remnants of Hurricane Ida, the Hornets (1-0) scored the game's lone goal at 18:00.
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IN BRIEF
First year
Chandler Gallant scored the lone goal, knocking her first collegiate shot past Wesleyan (0-1) keeper Alicia Jacobs to complete a one-on-one opportunity.
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That goal proved to be enough for the SU defense as the Battling Bishops were held to just three shots and Shenandoah keepers
Karissa Dominick and
Kasie Kilmer did not have to make a save in posting the combined shutout.
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Coach Liz Pike's club put three of its remaining seven shots on frame, but Jacobs was able to make three saves to keep the visitors in the contest.
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SU also won six of the game's eight corners.
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"There is still a lot of work to be done, but a good victory for this young team," Pike said.
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UP NEXT
The women are back in action this weekend with a classic format tournament at St. Mary's of Maryland. SU takes on Salisbury in addition to the host Seahawks in the tourney.
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