SMWC Soccer Team finishes in 0-0 tie against Saint Catharine College
Posted on: 09/22
The SMWC Soccer Team traveled to Kentucky to play Saint Catharine College on Saturday, Sept. 19.
The Patriots entered the match 4-1, sporting wins over Asbury, Midway, and Berea, as well as a crop of 14 new freshmen. Though dominating possession in the first half, SMWC simply could not put together a combination that would unlock the Patriot defense for a goal.
The half ended 0-0 and St. Catharine began to apply dangerous pressure, primarily by playing long to their target forward, Krista Russell, and bringing a great deal of physicality to their play. April Baranowski again came up huge for The Woods, stuffing two point blank shots in the second half.
Near the end of regulation time, a brilliant attacking possession sprung Erin Pugh, but the Patriot keeper held the shot and time ended without score. Two overtime periods could still not produce an advantage for either team, and the contest ended a draw, 0-0. It was the first shutout recorded for the SMWC Soccer Team's defense and Baranowski. This result leaves the team 2-3-1 on the season thus far.
The SMWC Soccer Team plays again on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Anderson University.
- Submitted by Mike Aycock, SMWC Soccer Coach
