ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Warren Wilson scored three times in the first half and held a 3-1 lead at the break, but Piedmont rallied for a 4-3 win Monday at the Hank Steinbrechler Sports Complex.
Piedmont struck first in the seventh minute. The Owls answered in the 27th when Facundo Escalante scored to tie the match. Steve Moodie assisted Eric Villeda's goal three minutes later, and Moodie added one of his own just before halftime to put Warren Wilson ahead 3-1.
Daris Mustic brought Piedmont within one in the 52nd minute. The Owls kept pressing, but the visitors tied the match in the 73rd minute and scored the game-winner in the 82nd.
Warren Wilson finished with advantages in shots, 15-10, shots on goal, 11-8, and corner kicks, 8-5. Moodie recorded a goal and an assist, while Escalante and Villeda also scored for the Owls. Caleb Lee made eight saves for Piedmont.