Wednesday, October 12
Boiling Springs, N.C.
7:00 PM
Gardner-Webb University
9-4-3
2
vs
1
Presbyterian
0-11-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Photo by: © GWU Photo Team
Gardner-Webb Defeats Presbyterian In 2-1 Thriller
October 12, 2022 | Women's Soccer
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb extended its unbeaten streak to four on Wednesday night following a 2-1 victory over Big South Conference opponent Presbyterian.
The Runnin' Bulldogs' Livi Tanzer put them ahead early in the 17th minute off an assist by Autumn Woodard. The Blue Hose's Lindsay Malyszek scored in the final minutes of the first half to level the scoring. The first 45 saw each team shoot more than six times, save two shots, and take three corners.
The Gardner-Webb offense continued to apply pressure in the second half taking 10 shots, putting six on goal. In the 65th minute, GWU was able to regain the lead following a corner by Carina Leal that found the head of Camila Lezcano who redirected the ball into the center of the net.
"Overall, it wasn't the prettiest, but it is always good to get three points in a conference game," said head coach Mike Varga.
With the win, the Runnin' Bulldogs now have 13 points in the Big South table. The team has a 4-1-1 record and took sole possession of third in the conference tonight.
"Every match is difficult in this conference," said Varga. "Presbyterian is well organized. They are a hard-working team and are much better than their record indicates. They are young and are only going to continue to get better."
Freshman goalkeeper Chloe Leffler faced 10 shots and posted four saves on the night. Her record improved to 8-2-1 with the victory.
GWU will be back in action on Saturday, October 15 for its final road contest of the regular season at High Point (2-2-1). The match is set to begin at 7 p.m.
The Runnin' Bulldogs' Livi Tanzer put them ahead early in the 17th minute off an assist by Autumn Woodard. The Blue Hose's Lindsay Malyszek scored in the final minutes of the first half to level the scoring. The first 45 saw each team shoot more than six times, save two shots, and take three corners.
The Gardner-Webb offense continued to apply pressure in the second half taking 10 shots, putting six on goal. In the 65th minute, GWU was able to regain the lead following a corner by Carina Leal that found the head of Camila Lezcano who redirected the ball into the center of the net.
"Overall, it wasn't the prettiest, but it is always good to get three points in a conference game," said head coach Mike Varga.
With the win, the Runnin' Bulldogs now have 13 points in the Big South table. The team has a 4-1-1 record and took sole possession of third in the conference tonight.
"Every match is difficult in this conference," said Varga. "Presbyterian is well organized. They are a hard-working team and are much better than their record indicates. They are young and are only going to continue to get better."
Freshman goalkeeper Chloe Leffler faced 10 shots and posted four saves on the night. Her record improved to 8-2-1 with the victory.
GWU will be back in action on Saturday, October 15 for its final road contest of the regular season at High Point (2-2-1). The match is set to begin at 7 p.m.
Players Mentioned
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PC
GWUWSOC
Goals
1
2
Shots
10
17
Shots on Goal
5
8
Saves
6
4
Corners
8
9
Fouls
4
10
Scoring Plays
Tanzer, Livi
Assisted By: Woodard, Autumn
Header GOAL by GWUWSOC Tanzer, Livi (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Woodard, Autumn.
16:34
Malyszek, Lindsay
Assisted By: Ferris, Abby
GOAL by PC Malyszek, Lindsay, Assist by Ferris, Abby.
44:24
Lezcano, Camila
Assisted By: Leal, Carina
GOAL by GWUWSOC Lezcano, Camila, Assist by Leal, Carina.
64:34
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
d/mf
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mf/d
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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