First-Half Surge Lifts SMC Women’s Soccer Past Bluefield, 3-0
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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Spartanburg Methodist (4-5-4, 2-4-3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Bluefield (VA) (1-8, 0-7) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bluefield, Va. – Three first-half goals powered the Spartanburg Methodist College women's soccer team to a 3-0 victory over host Bluefield on Saturday.
SMC broke a scoreless tie in the 23rd minute when Sierra Gies netted her first goal of the season off a pass from Caroline Taylor. Just over six minutes later, Vicky De Pa Presa scored her first collegiate goal to extend the Pioneers' lead to 2-0. Gies factored into the third goal of the half, assisting Addie Hawkins on her second goal of the season.
The Pioneers controlled possession throughout the match, outshooting Bluefield 19-0 and holding a 9-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Bluefield goalkeeper Tori Staats recorded five saves in the loss.
SMC returns to action on Wednesday, Oct. 8, traveling to face Brenau at 5 p.m.
