Trojans Triumph Over Crusaders

Trojans Triumph Over Crusaders

Tigerville, S.C. - The University of Mount Olive topped North Greenville University 1-0 Saturday afternoon in Conference Carolinas women's soccer.

Match Information
Score: Mount Olive 1, North Greenville 0
Records: Mount Olive (5-5-1, 3-4-1); North Greenville (2-10-1, 0-8-1)
Location: Tigerville, S.C. (Pepsi Stadium)

How It Happened
Play-by-Play

First Half

  • Mount Olive held North Greenville's offense off the scoreboard despite being outshot 10-to-2.

Second Half 

  • UMO was quiet in the second half until Isabella Nunu struck for goal in the 76th minute and gave Mount Olive the lead.  
  • The Crusaders had a chance to tie the match in the final 57 seconds of the game as a Trojan foul gave North Greenville a free kick just outside of the box. The shot hit the crossbar however and bounced safely away from the net.

Key Stats

  • Isabella Nunu led the Trojans with two shots, both on goal, and the match's solo goal.
  • Stephanie McCoy recorded her fourth shutout of the year in the match.

Up Next

Mount Olive will remain on the road as the Trojans will travel to Belmont, N.C. to take on Belmont Abbey College October 19 at 3 p.m.