ANDERSON, S.C. — Tusculum University made the most of its chances, scoring twice on just five shots to hold off league-leading Anderson University 2-1 in South Atlantic Conference women’s soccer Saturday at Spero Financial Field.
Maia Scott and Riley Bradley each scored their first career goals for the Pioneers (2-8-0, 2-3-0 SAC), while the Trojans (6-3-1, 3-1-1 SAC) could only manage a goal from Kaitlyn Gregory with seven seconds left in taking their first home loss of the season.
Scott opened the scoring in the 35th minute, finishing with a chip over Anderson keeper Aliyah Morgan with an assist from Addison Rishling. The lead would stand until halftime despite being the lone shot on goal for the Pioneers in the half.
Tusculum doubled the advantage when Bradley came up with a turnover and soared a shot over Morgan from long range at 52:52.
The Trojans finally broke through in the closing moments when Gregory scored directly off a corner kick at 89:53, cutting the deficit to 2-1, but Tusculum played the ball away on the restart to lock up the win.
In goal, Tusculum keeper Julia Olsson earned the win with three saves on four shots on goal across 90 minutes. Anderson’s Morgan took the loss after allowing two goals on three shots on target, recording one save.
Anderson led 11-5 in shot attempts and had a 4-1 edge in corner kicks while Tusculum had 12 fouls to six for the Trojans.
The Pioneers host Carson-Newman on Wednesday, Oct. 7 beginning at 5 p.m. at Pioneer Field. The Eagles beat Emory & Henry 3-1 on the road on Saturday to move to 5-3-3 overall and 2-2-1 in SAC play.
