Hardeeville, SC – The Warner University Royals faced a challenging conference matchup on the road against SCAD Savannah, falling 6-0 in a hard-fought contest. Despite a resilient effort by goalkeeper Haley Houweling, who registered 14 saves, the Royals were unable to stop SCAD's dynamic offense.
SCAD's offense opened the scoring early, netting the first goal just 41 seconds into the match. Warner's defense battled throughout the first half, with Houweling making several key saves, but SCAD added another goal at the 5:38 mark, leaving the Royals trailing 2-0 at halftime.
The second half saw SCAD continue their offensive dominance. Despite Warner's efforts, they were limited to just one shot on goal, taken by Miya Sikhakhane late in the match.
The Royals drop to 3-3-1 overall and 0-3 in conference play, while SCAD improves to 7-1-1 and remains undefeated in the conference. Warner will look to bounce back as they return home for their next matchup.
Quick Stats:
- Goals: SCAD Savannah (6) – Sydney Chura (3), Ines Sommer (1), Hannah Burchfield (1)
- Saves: Haley Houweling (Warner) – 14 saves
- Warner Shots on Goal: 1 (Miya Sikhakhane)
- Corner Kicks: SCAD (4), Warner (1)
Match Details:
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Final Score: SCAD Savannah 6, Warner Royals 0
Looking Ahead:
Warner will take on their next opponent on the road at Ave Maria University, October 5, 2024 at 11:00AM, seeking to recover from this defeat and get back on track in conference play.
