Box Score

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Averett women's soccer team tied Greensboro College 2-2 in USA South Conference play on Wednesday afternoon. 

Greensboro (2-5-1, 1-2-1 USA South) scored in the 21st minute to take a 1-0 lead that would last them through to half-time. 

Averett (6-3-1, 3-0-1 USA South) did not equaize until the 59th minute when senior Taylor Ortman sent a ball through to senior Sandra Johansson's feet. Johansson touched the ball past the onrushing goalkeeper and smashed it into the back of the net. 

The Cougars scored with less than four minutes remaining to go 2-1 up. Senior Camilla Sjoren curled a beautiful ball in from an exceptional angle into the goalkeepers far post. 

The Pride came straight back and scored at the 87:28 mark to send the game into overtime.

Both teams would go scoreless through two 10 minute halves, and the Cougars outshot the Pride 6-1.

The Cougars outshot the Pride 25-8 overall, and senior Malin Borjesson finished the game with two saves.

The Cougars return to action on Saturday at 2 p.m. against Mary Baldwin Colege in USA South Conference action. The team will honor its seniors before the game.