Hickory, NC - The Coker women's soccer team suffered a heavy defeat against the Lenoir-Rhyne squad on October 11, 2023. The final score stood at 7-0 in favor of LR, leaving Coker with a bitter taste in their mouths.

From the start, Lenoir-Rhyne showcased their superiority, taking control of the game and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Coker's defense struggled to contain Lenoir-Rhyne's attacking prowess, resulting in two early goals for their opponents. They opened the scoring in the 12th minute, courtesy of a well-timed pass. Lenoir-Rhyne continued to dominate possession and doubled their lead in the 32nd minute.

As the second half kicked off, Coker's hopes of a comeback faded as own goal by Coker was inadvertently kicked into their own net, extended Lenoir-Rhyne's lead to 3-0 in the 51st minute. Lenoir-Rhyne's relentless pressure continued, and they added to their tally in the 55th minute.

Coker struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match, with Lenoir-Rhyne's defense stifling their attacking efforts. Coker managed only four shots, with one on target, compared to Lenoir-Rhyne's 25 shots, 11 of which were on target. Lenoir-Rhyne's goalkeeper had a relatively quiet evening, with only one save to make.

Despite the result, Coker's players showcased their determination and fought until the final whistle. They will need to regroup in order to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.