The women’s soccer team scored three times in the final 45 minutes of play to earn a 3-0 non-conference women’s soccer win over visiting North Carolina Wesleyan University this afternoon at Penn-Roediger Field.

Following a scoreless first half, the Panthers took control in the second 45 minutes of play. Jamie Adams took a pass from Anna Milliron at 62:33 and beat N.C. Wesleyan goalkeeper Jordan Fransee to break the ice. Adams followed that with a goal at the 72:59 mark off a pass from Sydney Miller to make it a 2-0 game.

Jadyn Patton scored an insurance goal for the Panthers at 77:58, with a double-assist from Miller and Lacey Flanagan.

KEY STATS
Ferrum: Adams 2 goals; Miller 2 asst; GL Ali Austin (W, 3-3-1) 90 min, 8 saves
N.C. Wesleyan: GK Jordan Fransee (L, 3-5) 90 min, 6 saves

BEHIND THE WHISTLE
“We struggled a little bit in the first half connecting and capitalizing on our chances, but we made a few adjustments and things began to click. I’m proud of the heart and the fight we showed tonight.” –Head Coach Erin Saleeby

NEXT UP
Saleeby’s team will be back in action Saturday, September 24, at Bridgewater College. The Old Dominion Athletic Conference opener for the Panthers is set for a 1:00 p.m. start in Bridgewater, Virginia.