Hickory, N.C.--  The Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Soccer Team used a 59th minute goal from Elin Hansson to remain undefeated in SAC. The Bears moved to 3-0 in the South Atlantic Conference with their win Saturday evening in Hickory. S.A. Phillips made four saves for her third clean sheet on the season. The Bears have not allowed a goal in SAC play so far.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 1, Limestone 0
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (3-2-1, 3-0 SAC) Limestone (4-1, 1-1 SAC),
Location: Hickory, N.C. I Moretz Sports Athletic Campus

STATS OF THE MATCH:

• The first half was scoreless as the Bears had a 7-3 shot advantage after the first 45 minutes. Neither team had a clean look at the goal in the half.
• The Bears finally broke through in the 59th minute as Carola Busquets received the pass at the top of the box and made a pass splitting two Limestone defenders to Hansson, who beat the Saints's keeper for her 5th goal of the year. 
• Philips made four saves in goal as the Bears defense still has not allowed a goal in conference play so far. 
• The Bears held the Saints to just eight shots on the evening. Limestone did have four corner kicks on the night but could not connect.
• The Saints had one last chance in the last 30 seconds, but the Bears cleared the ball away without a clean look to move to 3-0 in the SAC.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

• The Bears are now 10-0-1 all-time in Hickory against the Saints. 
• This was a rematch of the SAC Tournament quarterfinal game from last fall, where the Bears defeated the Saints 2-0 in Hickory to advance. Kate Casey and Leonie Proessl scored goals for the Bears.
• This is third meeting between the programs since the Saints moved to the SAC and all three meetings have taken place in Hickory. 
• Busquets's assist was the freshman's first career point.
• Hansson's goal is her 5th goal of the year, which is tied for third in the SAC. 

UP NEXT: The Bears will conclude their three-game home stand with Anderson on Wednesday. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 PM from Moretz Sports Athletic Campus.