Posted: Oct 21, 2017
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. - The University of Mount Olive was defeated by the Lions of Emmanuel College 3-2 in overtime in Conference Carolinas women's soccer Saturday afternoon in Franklin Springs, Ga.
Match Information
Score: Emmanuel 3, Mount Olive 2
Records: Mount Olive (3-12-0, 2-7-0); Emmanuel (7-6-1, 3-5-1)
Location: Franklin Springs, Ga.
How It Happened
Play-by-Play
First Half
- Mount Olive fell behind Emmanuel in the first half of the opening period as the Lions scored the game's first goal in the 18th minute, a 1-0 score that stood until halftime.
Second Half
- The Trojans were not able to find the game-tying goal until Hannah Kirk made good on a penalty opportunity in the 76th minute to knot the game at one.
- Emmanuel quickly jumped back in front two minutes later with a goal at the 77:38 mark.
- UMO found some last minute heroics as Elena Esparcia found Lauren Mumford for the second Mount Olive goal at the 86:00 mark.
- Neither team was able to score in the last four minutes and the contest headed for extra time.
Overtime
- EC did find the golden goal two seconds into the 95th minute to seal the win for the Lions.
Key Stats
- Lauren Mumford and Hannah Kirk led the Trojans with a goal apiece.
Up Next
Mount Olive will return action October 24 when the Trojans will host Chowan University at Amon Field. First kick is set for 4 p.m.