Bishops fall to Cardinals in women's soccer action, 2-0

Rocky Mount, NC - Catholic University scored two unanswered goals in the second half en route to a 2-0 win over homestanding North Carolina Wesleyan in Saturday afternoon women's soccer action at Scalf Field. Kelly Andersen and Ashley Dodd did the honors for the Cardinals, who moved to 7-3 overall with the win.  The Bishop women are now 3-4-1 on the season.

Although Catholic out-shot Wesleyan 19-3 in the first half, defense kept the Bishops in the game.  Goalie Cary Trump turned in a solid performance with eight saves in the period, leaving the score knotted at 0-0 at intermission.

Andersen responded with what proved to be the game-winner in the 48th minute.  The unassisted goal came when she split two Bishop defenders and lofted the shot over an out-stretched Trump. 

Dodd added an insurance goal at the 69:36 mark.  Chelsea King and Meghan McGuire were credited with assists on the play.

Wesleyan found it hard to mount a serious scoring threat.  The Cardinals out-shot the Bishops 31-4 in the match and dominated corner kicks by a 7-0 margin.  Trump finished with 14 saves, while CU keeper Kimberly Stengle earned the shutout.

The Bishops will return to USA South conference action on Monday when they host Peace College at 4:00 p.m.