Coker Falls to Newberry 3-0

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Coker University women's soccer team fell in South Atlantic Conference action to visiting Newberry by a score of 3-0. 

The Cobras had a solid first 45 minutes of play by holding the Wolves scoreless, and maintaining possession of the ball for the majority of the half. The Cobra defense did a great job of containing the Newberry attack by limiting them to two shots on goal. Coker was able to turn their defense into offense with three good scoring opportunities.

Early in the second half at the 54-minute, mark Farrah Brown was awarded a free kick just outside the box that barely missed the back of the net. Just two minutes later at the Newberry's Daphne Heyaime created a scoring opportunity for herself giving the Wolves the 1-0 advantage. The Wolves would then go on to score twice more in the final 30 minutes of play.

"I thought we played well for long periods of the game," said head coach Garrett Linquist. "Unfortunately, we fell on the wrong side of the score sheet. I continue to be proud of how this group keeps pushing forward and shows improvement in areas in each game. We'll look to get back at it, and begin preparing for Queens tomorrow."

Coker will be back in action on Saturday (Oct. 19) when they travel to Charlotte, N.C. or a conference matchup with Queens (N.C.). Kick off time is slated for 5:00 p.m.

McDonalds Player of the Game – Farrah Brown