DANVILLE, Va. – Averett University women's soccer lost its conference match against Eastern Mennonite University.
Averett (2-10-1, 1-6-0 ODAC) kept things close early on but ultimately lost as EMU (5-8-1, 3-4-0 ODAC) rallied in the second half to win 4-1.
Senior Gianna Minfao delivered the highlight of the day for the Cougars. Minafo capitalized on a well-placed pass from freshman
Delaney Haymore to tie the score at 1-1 in the 57th minute. The Royals kicked it into hih gear after Averett's goal, pulling away late in spite of junior
Tiia Chrons tallying 10 saves.
Averett honored its seniors before kickoff, with
Mackenzie Overly,
Lucia Sanchez,
Isobel Evans, Minafo,
Erika Lindstrom, and Chrons all celebrated in the ceremony.
The Cougars take the field against Sweet Briar College for their next action, with kickoff set for Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.