Women's Soccer downed by Emory and Henry College, 5-0

Roth recorded five shots for Randolph in the loss

Box Score

Lynchburg, VA -- Nikki Greco scored three goals and visiting Emory and Henry broke open a 1-0 halftime lead with four unanswered goals in the second frame to capture a 5-0 ODAC win over Randolph College in both team's conference openers Saturday afternoon.

With the loss Randolph falls to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in ODAC play. E&H improves to 3-1 and 1-0 in conference tilts.

Loren Favale put the Wasps on the board early when she scored off an assist from Allison Azbell. Emory and Henry would take the 1-0 lead into the break thanks to some fine goalie play from Hayley Poland who stopped nine WildCat shots in the first half.

From there, Greco would explode for three goals within a twenty minute period of the second half to extend the lead to 4-0. Favale would add her second goal to end the Wasps scoring tear in the half at 5-0.

Brianne Roth led Randolph with five shots. The WildCats had several opportunities to get back into the contest but failed to convert any clear offensive advantages. Goalie Victoria Johnson finished with nine saves for Randolph.

Emory and Henry outshot Randolph 22-16, while each team was awarded with two corner kicks. The Wasps were whistled for seven fouls, while Randolph was penalized six times.

The WildCats will return to action Tuesday when they travel cross-town to meet Lynchburg College for an ODAC matchup at 7:00 p.m.

CONTACT: Jamie Chagnon, Sports Information Director