MOBILE, Ala. (October 15, 2021) – The Spring Hill College (SHC) Badgers women's soccer team suffered a 2-0 Gulf South Conference (GSC) loss to the Shorter University Hawks at Library Field on Friday afternoon.
After a first half in which both sides fought up and down the field with no results on the scoreboard, the Hawks (2-8, 1-6 GSC) scored in the 64
th minute when an airmailed 25-yard shot from the right side by Aisling Cumming skimmed the crossbar as it descended, bounced straight down and into the goal.
Erin Carter of Shorter later tacked on the insurance goal with a successful penalty kick following a tackle from behind in the box by the Badgers during a breakaway situation in the 79
th minute.
Badger starting keeper
Anna Brunner made two saves against six shots and one corner kick before being relieved at the intermission by
Hannah Linss (0-3) who made two saves versus nine shots and three corners. Katherine Fisher (1-2) of the Hawks made eight saves versus 12 shots and five corner kicks by SHC.
After the match, SHC head coach
Emily Marcouiller commented, "We played so well, but just couldn't punch one in. It's a tough loss to take with the effort of the team. I'm proud of them for the way they fought the whole match and didn't give up. The sad part is this is soccer; you can play so well and it just doesn't go your way."
The Badgers (0-13; 0-9 GSC) will host the 4
th-ranked Lee University Flames (9-0; 6-0 GSC) at Library Field on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
