Soccer Completes Weekend Swing to North Carolina

Raleigh, N.C. - The Wesleyan College soccer team played its most competitive game of the season on Saturday afternoon, falling short to Peace College with a 2-0 loss.

The Pioneers (0-4) got off a season-high eight shots, with sophomore Stephanie Rarick leading the way with five while Azea Mustafa and Verenice Gonzalez also contributed to the offensive attack.  Surrendering only 19 shots to the Pacers (1-5), Wesleyan's defense also stepped up its game as freshman goalkeeper Abby Stephens pulled in six more saves.

"The team played solid across the board," stated Wesleyan head coach Michael Spivey.  "It came down to two free kicks, and Peace was able to score on both of those which was the difference in the game.  We had a number of shots on offense and played really good defense but came up a little short."


On Sunday, Wesleyan squared off with Meredith College (3-3-2), falling by a score of 6-0.  The quick turn-around was not kind to the weary Pioneers, who have been battling injury and fatigue. 

The Avenging Angels put up a smothering defense that did not allow Wesleyan to formulate any kind of offensive attack, while keeping Stephens on her toes for most of the day.  The goalkeeper came away with 18 saves, as Meredith was able to put up 24 shots on goal.

The Pioneers return to the Mathews Athletic Complex for two home games this week, facing Tennessee Temple University on Thursday at 7:00pm and GSAC rival Spelman College on Saturday at 5:00pm.