Soccer News
Soccer cruises to 7-0 win at Peace
The Salem College soccer team cruised to a 7-0 road non-conference win at Peace today. The Spirits went their second straight game without giving up a shot. Anna Trakas (Tryon, NC) had two goals for Salem. The Spirits improve to 7-3-1 on the season.
Soccer improves record to 6-3-1 with win against Wesleyan
It took a while, but the Salem College soccer team was able to open up Wesleyan College's defense for a 5-0 conference win. It took Salem 27 shots to tally a goal when Sam Hubbard (Sanford, NC) opened up the scoring for the Spirits. Salem improves to 2-1 in the Great South and to 6-3-1 on the season.
Soccer takes Maryville to the wire before losing in overtime
The Salem College soccer team almost pulled off one of the biggest victories in Great South Athletic Conference history by taking Maryville College to overtime at Maryville yesterday. Jordan Chase scored the winning goal for Maryville in the second minute of overtime to provide the 1-0 win for the Scots. Salem falls to 5-3-1 overall and 1-1 in the Great South, while Maryville improves to 2-0 in the GSAC and 5-2-2 overall.
Soccer battles to a draw with Ferrum
The Salem College soccer team battled to a scoreless tie with Ferrum College today in a game that saw 2 overtimes. Salem snapped a 4-game win streak that Ferrum brought into the game. Taylor Barcom (Anchorage, AK) recorded a shutout for the Spirits with 9 saves. Salem moves to 5-2-1 on the season, and Ferrum moves to 4-3-1.
Soccer's Ferguson selected as Great South Player of the Week
The Great South Athletic Conference is pleased to announce this week's Weekly Honor Roll recipients for the week ending Sept 18. Ian Meredith of Covenant wins for men's soccer and Sawyer Ferguson of Salem in women's soccer rounding out this week's list.
Soccer improves to 5-1 with win at Warren Wilson
The Salem College soccer team won their fifth game in a row in a 4-0 non-conference victory at Warren Wilson this afternoon. Amanda Orsino (Sauquoit, NY) scored two goals for the Spirits. Salem improves to 5-1 overall on the season.
Soccer moves to 4-1 with conference win at Huntingdon
The Salem College soccer team survived the long ride to Alabama to defeat Huntingdon College 1-0 in a Great South Athletic Conference match. Stephanie Hubbard (Sanford, NC) scored on a corner kick by Anna Trakas (Tryon, NC) midway through the fast half, and Salem controlled the play for the entire remainder of the match. The Spirits move to 4-1 overall and to 1-0 in the Great South, while Huntingdon falls to 2-2-1.
Soccer uses 5 first half goals to defeat Hollins
The Salem College soccer team used five first-half goals to cruise to a 6-1 victory against Hollins University at home. Sawyer Ferguson (Billings, MT) scored 2 goals in the first 12 minutes to pace Salem to their third victory in a row. Salem improves to 3-1 overall, and Hollins drops to 1-3.
Soccer scores two late goals in comeback win against Greensboro
The Salem College soccer team showed team resilience for the second game in a row to defeat Greensboro College 2-1. Nataly Mojica (Dallas, TX) scored the game-winning goal for the Spirits in the 85th minute to give Salem a win in their first home match of the year. The Spirits improve to 2-1 overall, while Greensboro drops to 2-1 on the season.
