SWANNANOA, NC — Warren Wilson women's soccer battled hard at Hank Steinbrecher Field on Monday afternoon, but a pair of second-half goals from William Peace proved to be the difference in a 2–1 loss.
After a scoreless opening half, the Pacers struck quickly out of the break. Josie Tucker converted in the 46th minute to put the visitors in front, then added her second goal just six minutes later to extend the advantage to 2–0.
The Owls refused to go quietly. In the 84th minute, forward Ori Galloway broke through with a goal to cut the deficit in half, her team-high sixth shot of the match finally finding the back of the net. Despite a late push and several dangerous looks, Warren Wilson couldn't find the equalizer before the final whistle.
By the Numbers
- Shots: William Peace 15, Warren Wilson 11
- Shots on Goal: William Peace 10, Warren Wilson 6
- Corners: William Peace 5, Warren Wilson 7
- Saves: Warren Wilson's Callie Aerni tallied 8, while WPU's Gaby Vazquez stopped 5.
Freshman midfielder Carolina Alcala-Ruiz added energy off the bench with two shots on goal, while Verena Pate also forced a key save to keep the Owls pressing late.
Coach's Outlook
Though the result was narrow, the Owls showed resilience and improvement, pushing hard in the second half and controlling stretches of play. With their first goal of the season now secured, Warren Wilson looks to carry that momentum into the next match.
