EMORY, Va. – The Emory & Henry University Women's Soccer Team (6-2-2) kept its unbeaten streak alive Wednesday evening as the Wasps defeated Virginia State University (1-7) in non-conference play. The Wasps downed the visiting Trojans by a 3-1 final margin. E&H has now strung together five consecutive results without a defeat, its longest such streak as an NCAA Tournament-eligible squad since the 2008 season.
The Basics
FINAL SCORE – Emory & Henry 3, Virginia State 1
LOCATION – Emory, Virginia
VENUE – Food City Sports Complex
RECORDS – Emory & Henry (6-2-2, 1-1-2 SAC); Virginia State (1-7)
How It Happened
- The two teams went back-and-forth in the early stages as the Wasps fired four shots and the Trojans had a pair of attempts, but neither could break through on the scoreboard. Emory & Henry struck first in the 25th minute when junior midfielder Charlotte Stavis (Charlotte, N.C.) passed to senior midfielder Hailey Hamilton (Elkwood, Va.), who found freshman forward Bailey Springman (Sarasota, Fla.). Springman beat the VSU keeper for her third goal of the season to make it 1-0. The Trojans continued to push, outshooting the Wasps 6-2 over the remainder of the half, but the score would hold heading into the half.
- Emory & Henry's lead would grow to two goals in the 49th minute when a wide shot ricocheted off of the VSU keeper for an own goal. The Wasps pushed their advantage out to 3-0 in the 64th minute when junior midfielder Taylor Wallace (Bristol, Va.) fed Stavis who slotted a shot into the net for her SAC-leading 10th tally of the season. Her 10 goals also places her in a tie for second in the nation. The Trojans would draw back within two with an own goal off the foot of a Wasp defender in the 84th minute, but it was too little too late as E&H earned the 3-1 victory.
Emory & Henry Individual Leaders
- Stavis led the way for E&H with a goal and an assist on three attempts, all of which were on target. Springman added her goal on three shots while freshman forward Annie Becker (Dallas, Texas) and junior forward Siena Booth (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) each fired a pair of attempts.
- Senior goalkeeper Adriana Rehg (Talbott, Tenn.) finished with five saves in net to earn the win for the Wasps.
Virginia State Individual Leaders
- Danica Carter had a team-high three shots for the Trojans while Loryn Sturgis, Morgan Parris and Carra Fitzgerald all recorded two attempts.
- Tianna Roberts collected five saves in goal for Virginia State.
Up Next
- The Wasps have a week off before returning to South Atlantic Conference action on Wednesday, October 15 at Tusculum. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. as the opener of a doubleheader with the men's team.
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