MURFREESBORO, N.C. — In a tightly contested league soccer game on October 19, 2024, Chowan University Hawks held onto a 1-1 draw against Southern Wesleyan at Childs Field, Central, SC. The match saw the Hawks initially lead through a first-half goal but Southern Wesleyan managed a late equalizer to level the score. The Hawks are now 4-7-2 overall and 2-5-2 in conference. The Warriors move to 5-4-4 overall and 3-2-3 in conference play. 

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 1, Southern Wesleyan 1

RECORDS | Chowan 4-7-2, Southern Wesleyan 5-4-4

LOCATION | Central, S.C. 

THE SCORING

37:19  Laura Hulme (Natasha Bailey)

86:18  Karina Pashkovets (Alli Dalton)

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The game kicked off with aggressive play by both teams, but it was Chowan's Laura Hulme who broke the deadlock at the 37th minute, scoring from a well-executed assist by Natasha Bailey. This effort looked promising for the Hawks to clinch a win as they maintained the 1-0 lead into halftime. The tension mounted in the second half as Southern Wesleyan pushed their limits. With just minutes left on the clock, their perseverance paid off when Karina Pashkovets equalized the score at 86:18, with Alli Dalton providing the crucial assist.

Hawks goalie Kirsten Petersen had a commendable day at the goal, saving 5 attempts, and highlighting her crucial role in the draw. The opposition's goalie, Katelyn O'Neill, also put up a strong performance with 6 saves.

UP NEXT

Chowan University women's soccer will next face Mount Olive on October 22, 2024, in Murfreesboro, N.C.