DURHAM, N.C. -- Ferrum College women's soccer scored the lone goal of the match in the 84th minute to defeat Shaw University, 1-0, Wednesday evening at Durham County Memorial Stadium.
RECORDS
Ferrum 1-2
Shaw 1-3
THE BASICS
After a scoreless first half, Ferrum broke through late in the second half when Breanna Herlihy scored in the 84th minute, assisted by Peyton Fularon.
The Panthers controlled the offensive pressure throughout the match, finishing with an 11-5 advantage in shots and a 6-3 edge in shots on goal.
Ferrum goalkeeper Natalie Dinh recorded three saves to earn the shutout, while Shaw goalkeeper Alexis Stephens kept the Bears within striking distance with five saves.
Ferrum generated seven shots in the opening half before adding four more after the break. The Panthers also held a 2-2 tie in corner kicks and committed four fouls, matching Shaw's total.
Herlihy led Ferrum with three shots, including two on goal, while Fularon provided the assist on the game-winning goal.
KEY STATS
Ferrum: Herlihy GW goal; Fularon assist; GK Natalie Dinh (W, 1-2-0), 90 min, 3 saves
Shaw: GK Alexis Stephens (L, 1-3-0), 90 min, 5 saves
UP NEXT
Coach Erin Saleeby Dent's team is back in action on Saturday, September 12 when they travel to Spartanburg, SC to take on Converse University. That match is set to kickoff at 5 pm.
