Women's Soccer Drops Close Conference Contest at Newberry Wednesday Night

Women's Soccer Drops Close Conference Contest at Newberry Wednesday Night

NEWBERRY, S.C. - Coker University women's soccer dropped a close South Atlantic Conference contest at Newberry by a score of 2-1 Wednesday night (Oct. 5). 

Newberry would get on the board first with a goal in the 18th minute, before the Cobras would tie things up in the 39th minute on a goal from Catrionna Manning from Nour Noujaim as the teams went to the half deadlocked at 1-1. 

The match appeared to be headed for a draw when Newberry was able to find the back of the net for the match-winner in the 87th minute. 

Coker totaled 10 shots in the contest, including six on goal. The Cobras also had one corner kick in the match. 

Mila Rausch led the Cobras with three shots in the contest, while Chloe Mullen and Manning each had two and Noujaim, Liz Crowe and Abbie Boling each registered one. Sarah Swaim (4-3-2) registered made nine saves in the match. 

The Cobras (4-3-2) return to the pitch on Saturday (Oct. 8) when they travel to Anderson (S.C.) for a South Atlantic Conference tilt. Kick-off is set for 5:00 p.m. from Anderson, S.C., with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.