Box Score Franklin Springs, GA - The Emmanuel Women's Soccer team welcomed the Erskine Flying Fleet to Stephens Field this afternoon for a Conference Carolinas matchup. The game was a defensive battle from the start, with the Lions scoring two second half goals to earn a 2-0 win. With the win, the Lions improve to 2-7 on the season, 2-3 in conference play.
 
The first half was a defensive battle, with the Lions outshooting the Fleet, 14-6 with 6 shots on goal. The two teams ended the first half tied 0-0.
 
The second half was as competitive as the first, with neither team finding the net until late. Emmanuel's Eva Stawicki got things started for the Lions with a goal at 74:35 assisted by Veronica Calixto to make it 1-0, Lions. Janya Gonzalez followed that up with a goal of her own at 85:24, assisted by Stawicki to give the Lions a 2-0 lead. 
 
Overall, the Lions outshot Erskine 24-9 with 10 shots on goal. 
 
Next up, the Lions will travel to Greenville, SC to face Bob Jones University on Saturday at 4PM. For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com.