MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The Chowan University women's soccer team traveled to Mount Olive, N.C., on Wednesday afternoon to face the University of Mount Olive in the first round of the Conference Carolinas Women's Soccer Championship. The Hawks battled the Trojans through the opening half, with Mount Olive sneaking a goal in 4 minutes left before the break. The Trojans would add a second goal in the second half to secure a 2-0 win and advance.
THE BASICS
FINAL | Mount Olive 2, Chowan 0
RECORDS | Chowan (5-11-1, 5-7-1 CC), Mount Olive (7-6-6, 4-3-6 CC)
LOCATION | Mount Olive, N.C. (Amon Field)
SCORING SUMMARY
41:09 | UMO | Ana Caldentey
53:54 | UMO | Malia Acevedo (Yaneli Sanchez)
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Chowan recorded five shots, including two on goal, and earned three corner kicks. Amy Cotton led the Hawks with two shots, putting one on target, while Laura Hulme recorded one shot on goal. Ellis Baxter and Caroline Tarkington would each contribute a shot, adding to the Hawks offensive charge.
In goal, Kylee Smith played all 90 minutes and recorded six saves against a Mount Olive attack that produced 25 shots, including eight on goal. Smith finished the season among the Hawks' key defensive contributors, with 89 total saves and a .754 save percentage.
SEASON LEADERS
The Hawks conclude the 2026 season with several notable individual performances. Meah Cuddihy led Chowan offensively with eight goals and two assists for 18 points, while Amy Cotton finished with five goals and four assists for 14 points. Senior Laura Hulme contributed three goals and a team-high six assists, finishing with 12 points. Ellis Baxter added three goals and two assists for eight points, while Riley Donnelly recorded two goals and three assists for seven points.
Hulme also led the Hawks with 41 shots, followed by Donnelly with 29 and Baxter with 28.
As the season concludes, Chowan awaits the announcement of the Conference Carolinas Women's Soccer All-Conference selections, recognizing the conference's top performers from the 2026 campaign.
