HARDEEVILLE, S.C.- No. RV SCAD Women's Soccer notches (0-1-1) 1-1 tie in defense heavy contest against No. 13 Life University (0-0-1), Sunday evening.
The Bees' defense set the tone early in a scoreless opening half, anchored by goalkeeper
Saga Bryntesson, who turned away four shots on goal before halftime. SCAD generated early dangerous chances, including on-target strikes from four different Bees.
SCAD broke the deadlock in the 76th minute. Following a corner kick opportunity,
Emilia Irle and
Haidyn Jenkins linked up to find forward
Irma Olesen, who buried her first goal of the season to give the Bees a 1-0 lead.
Life managed an answer in the 88th minute when Louise Martineau hit an unassisted equalizer. SCAD pressed for a winner in the closing minutes, earning a corner kick with 28 seconds remaining, but the Running Eagles held firm to split the results.
Bryntesson logged six saves across 90 minutes in goal for SCAD. The Bees held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks and finished with seven shots on target.
SCAD is back in action on Friday, August 28 as they travel to Xavier University of Louisiana for 1 p.m. kickoff.
