THE COBRAS LOSE IN VIRGINIA

Wise, VA: The Cobras were on the road at UVA-Wise today. They lost 4-18, with Mia Macmillian scoring a goal and providing an assist.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Final Score: Coker 4 - UVA-Wise 18

Records: Coker 0-2 (0-2) | UVA Wise 2-0 (1-0)

Location: Wise, VA | Carl Smith Stadium

TOP PERFORMERS:

Mia Macmillian: 1 goal, 1 assist

Kate Halcro: 1 goal

Madelina Fontana: 1 goal

Leah Corely: 1 goal

HOW IT HAPPENED:

UVA-Wise got off to a quick start to this match-up as their leading scorer Grace Golatt scored the opening goal of the contest in the 4th minute of the game. The Cobras kept Wise quiet for most of the first period after that opening goal.  Olvia Schmidt recorded 4 saves in the first period only allowing 3 goals to be scored giving UVA-Wise a 3-0 lead going into the second period. In the second period of this match-up, UVA-Wise turned up the pressure on Coker registering 11 shots to Coker's 1. With the time ticking down in this period, Mia MacMillian scored the Cobra's first goal in the last 2 minutes of this period making the score 10-1 going into the half. Going into the third period of this affair the Cobras were looking to make a comeback against the Cavaliers. However, the Cavalier's defense was too much and they kept the Cobra's attack quiet as Coker only registered 1 shot this period. Madeline Fontana scored that one shot on a free position shot making the score 12-2 in favor of UVA-Wise. The 4th period of this game is where the Cobras found the most attacking chances. The Cobras registered 3 shots this period with 2 of them finding the back of the net. In the 5th minute of this period, Leah Corely scored the first collegiate goal of her career from a free position shot making the score 14-3. Shortly after Corelly's goal Kate Halcro scored her first goal of the game in the 10th minute of the 4th which was assisted by Mia Macmillian. Making the score 15-4. UVA-Wise ended up scoring 3 more goals before the final whistle making the final score of this affair 18-4.

Notables:

• Kate Halcro now has 3 goals on the season (team leader).
• Mia Macmillian now has 2 assists on the season ( team leader).
• Coker still has a 100% shot-on-goal percentage for the season.

UP NEXT:

Coker will be home next as they face Warren-Wilson on Thursday the 13th. This game will be a White-Out game so make sure you look the part when you come to support.