Box Score

LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Averett women's soccer team beat Roanoke College 1-0 on Saturday afternoon in a thriller at the Lynchburg Shellenberger College Classic.

This game was the first ever meeting between the two teams.

The first half was all Roanoke (0-2), which outshot Averett 8-4. Averett (1-2) defended well and the score remained 0-0 at the end of the first half.

The Cougars started the second half strong, creating several chances early on, but they failed to finish. The Cougars continued to press throughout the half, and both teams held each other scoreless until the 89th minute when Averett clinched the victory. Sophomore Mathilda Hansson won the ball at the halfway line, and she passed it through for junior Pernilla Milton, who slotted one past the right side of the goalkeeper.

Junior Malin Borjesson made three saves on top of countless collections of through balls. Borjesson also earned her first shutout of the season.

The Cougars return to action on Sunday afternoon against Lynchburg College at 1.30 p.m.