Box Score VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Virginia Wesleyan women's soccer team defeated the Bennes from the College of Saint Benedict 1-0 on Sunday afternoon to conclude the 2022 Marlin Invitational at the Tassos Paphites Soccer Complex in Virginia Beach, VA.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Virginia Wesleyan 1 - Saint Benedict 0
Records: Virginia Wesleyan 2-0 | Saint Benedict 0-2
Location: Tassos Paphites Soccer Complex | Virginia Beach, VA.
FIRST HALF
- Saint Benedict had more looks at the goal with six shots in the first half, four of which came on goal.
- The Marlins got off three shots with one on frame.
- VWU keeper Rachel Quigley made four saves to keep CSB off the board.
SECOND HALF
- Virginia Wesleyan broke the stalemate with less than five minutes remaining in the contest.
- Lexi Soteriou corralled a shot by Adrianna Gunther the rebounded off a defender, and passed the ball in to Shyenne Diaz who put the ball past the Benne keeper securing the Marlins win.
KEY STATS
- Shyenne Diaz recorded the lone goal in the match after leading the team with four shots.
- Alexis Miller tallied four shots in the game.
- Lexi Soteriou aided on the goal for her first assist of the season.
- Rachel Quigley played all 90 minutes in goal for the Marlins making four saves in the match.
UP NEXT
The Marlins are back in action on Wednesday, Sept. 7, when they host the reigning NCAA National Champions in the Captains of Christopher Newport University. CNU and VWU will square off for a 7:30 PM first kick.
