Defense Plays Big Factor in Quaker Win

Box Score

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The Guilford College women's soccer team returned to its winning ways as it took down Ferrum College on Wednesday afternoon, 1-0.

THE BASICS

Score: Guilford 1, Ferrum 0
Records: Guilford 7-3-0 (1-2-0 ODAC), Ferrum 2-8-1 (1-3-0 ODAC
Location: Appenzeller Field - Greensboro, N.C.

HOW IT HAPPENED

In what was a scoreless first half, each team owned at least one solid chance at a goal.
- For Guilford, Madison Green owned a shot in the opening minutes.
- Ferrum's attempt came in the eighth minute off a freekick that rang off the crossbar.
The Panther's also had a near break away at 37:01, but Kayla Gumula had a big block near the goal line to keep the score knotted at zero.
To kickoff the second half, Claire Hill had a huge slide tackle to slow down the visitors and allow her squad time to retreat.
Guilford's goal was recorded by Crystal Rivas at 64:57. Rivas' tally was a ball that sailed beautifully through the sky and clean into the back of the net, undisturbed.
In another stunning defensive effort by the GC defense, Tiara Fisher stepped up at 72:48 with a defensive save to keep her team in the lead.
Hill had her second slide tackle of the contest with 3:10 remaining on the game clock. Her stop helped her team to a home turf win.

QUAKERS' TOP PERFORMERS

With today's tally, Crystal Rivas extends her lead in goals to eight. She also leads Guilford in points with 17.
In goal, Ady Franken made four saves en route to her fifth win of the season. Her record is now 5-3-0.
Claire Hill proved to be a defensive force, having several great stops.
Also effective in Guilford's zone, Tiara Fisher had a defensive save.