DANVILLE, Va. – Averett University women's soccer hosted fellow Old Dominion Athletic Conference member, Sweet Briar College on Wednesday night for Senior Night. Prior to the game, Averett celebrated seven seniors on the field;
Ava Norris,
Cayden Holdsworth,
Krista Hinebaugh,
Madie Pedraza,
Celina Pelletant,
Taylor Parks, and
Marlee Luckett. The Cougars fell to the Vixens 4-1.
Sweet Briar (1-7-3, 1-5-0 ODAC) took an early lead, scoring two goals in the first half. The Cougars (0-8-0, 0-5 ODAC) cut the lead in half, early in the second period. Sophomore
Delaney Haymore delivered a crucial blow to the Vixens, as she scored off a penalty kick.
The penalty kick brought momentum back to Averett's side, however, Sweet Briar followed up with two more goals before the conclusion of the second half, a 4-1 score in favor of the visitors.
Haymore delivered three additional shots during the game, as she led the Cougars in most shots during a game this season. Senior goalkeeper
Krista Hinebaugh anchored the defense with nine saves.
Averett will get ready to play Eastern Mennonite University on the road on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.
