The Emmanuel University Women's Soccer team battled Southern Wesleyan University to a 1-1 draw, with
Emily Chavez finding the back of the net on a second-half penalty kick to help the Lions secure the result.
Southern Wesleyan opened the scoring at 56:01, taking a 1-0 lead early in the second half. The Lions responded at 68:14 when Chavez converted a penalty kick, evening the score at 1-1.
The Lions generated offensive opportunities throughout the contest, recording 14 shots and two corner kicks in the first half. Emmanuel continued to apply pressure after the break, adding 11 shots and one corner kick in the second half.
Defensively, Emmanuel recorded two saves in the opening half and three more in the second half to help keep the match level.
Despite both teams finding the scoresheet, neither side was able to break the tie, and the match ended 1-1.
Emmanuel will look to build on the performance as the Lions take on Erskine College on Saturday at 1PM!
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