Cobras Power Past Patriots In Exciting 3-2 Game

Cobras Power Past Patriots In Exciting 3-2 Game

Florence, SC - In an exciting match-up, Coker faced off against Francis Marion in women's soccer. The game took place on September 13, 2023. Coker leaves the game with a record of 2-1-1 overall and 0-1-0 in conference play, while Francis Marion has a record of 3-1-0 overall and 0-0-0 in conference play.

The game started off with an early goal from Francis Marion in the 6th minute. However, Coker quickly responded with a goal of their own in the 35th minute. Mallie Bates found the back of the net, capitalizing on a chaos in the box after a cross from the right side. The score was tied 1-1 at halftime.

In the second half, Coker took the lead in the 64th minute with a goal from Lily Borgman. Bates and Mila Rausch provided the assists as Borgman scored from 8 yards out. Coker extended their lead in the 84th minute when Kelsey Smith found the back of the net, assisted by Rausch. Smith's goal came from a settled ball in the box and she scored from a right angle. Francis Marion fought back in the 88th minute with a goal, but it proved to be too late as the Cobras took the game 3-2.