HICKORY, N.C. - In a game that featured little offense, the Bears got second half goals from
Brady Livingston and
Lucia Hidalgo to take down Carson-Newman 2-0 Saturday afternoon.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #8 Lenoir-Rhyne 2, Carson-Newman 0
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne 3-1 (1-0 SAC), Carson-Newman 2-2 (0-1 SAC)
Location: Hickory, N.C. | Moretz Sports Athletic Complex.
STORY OF THE MATCH:
- The first half saw Lenoir-Rhyne put up five shots, with three being saved by Carson-Newman's Olivia Henry.
- Brady Livingston scored the second goal of her career in the 59th minute, taking a pass from Kennedy Flowers and burying it in the back of the net.
- Aly Ramsey had a shot saved in the 74th minute.
- Lucia Hidalgo successfully doubled the Bears lead with her first goal of the year with just nine minutes remaining.
STATS OF THE MATCH:
- Lenoir-Rhyne out-shot the Eagles 11-5 and held a 7-2 lead in shots-on-goal.
- The Bears took seven of the game's eight corner kicks.
- Kennedy Flowers' assist is the third of her career.
- Alison Little made two saves in net to get the win.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- The Bears are now 30-13-4 all-time against the Eagles, winning the last 10 matches.
- Lenoir-Rhyne was ranked eighth in the most recent USC Rankings.
UP NEXT: Lenoir-Rhyne will host Lander next Wednesday in a re-match of last year's Southeast Region Championship game. The Bearcats are off to a hot start on the year, going 3-0-1 without allowing a goal. Kickoff is schedule for 7:00 p.m. from Hickory.
