FLORENCE, S.C. – The Chowan University women's soccer team came up just short in a 3-2 road battle against Francis Marion on Saturday afternoon. After trailing at the half, the Hawks surged in the second period with a pair of goals to cut the deficit, but the Patriots held on for the narrow win. Saturday's loss moves the Hawks to 0-3 overall and 0-1 in conference play, while Francis Marion improves to 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in league action.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 2,  Francis Marion 3

RECORDS | Chowan (0-3-0, 0-1-0) , Francis Marion (2-0-0, 1-0-0)

LOCATION | Florence, S.C.

THE SCORING

28:08    Davynn Godshall (Joy Brockmann)

36:05    Nalani Hunt (Davynn Godshall & Laila Ayup)

49:39  Tehya Dave (Madeline Ballard & Cora Lepper)

50:45    Amy Cotton (Unassisted)

75:45    Riley Donnelly (Unassisted)

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Chowan's offense was led by Amy Cotton and Riley Donnelly, who each found the back of the net. Cotton finished with two shots, both on target, while Donnelly tallied three shots with one on goal. Between the posts, Kylee Smith anchored the Hawks' defense, playing the full 90 minutes and recording five saves.

UP NEXT

Chowan is set to host Barton College on Wednesday, September 17, at Hawks Field in Murfreesboro. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM, with a special lighting dedication to follow the match at approximately 6:30 PM.