Central. S.C.- The King University Women's Soccer team delivered a strong all-around performance, defeating Southern Wesleyan 2-0 at Childs Field on Saturday afternoon. The Tornado struck early and controlled the match, notching their third win of the season and second in Conference Carolinas play.
Game Recap:
King wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, as
Vodi Mangal found the back of the net just ten seconds into the match for an electrifying opening goal. The Tornado doubled their lead in the 30th minute when
Paige Thompson scored, giving King a 2-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Tornado kept up the pressure throughout, tallying 18 shots (9 on goal) and earning two corner kicks. King's defense held firm, limiting the Warriors to 11 shots, while goalkeeper
Susan Schaaf recorded her first clean sheet of the season with seven saves.
King Highlights:
- Vodi Mangal scored the game's opening goal in the first minute.
- Paige Thompson added a first-half goal, her first of the season.
- Ella Froehlich led the attack with 8 shots, including 2 on target.
- King's defense recorded their first shutout of the year, anchored by Schaaf's seven saves and a strong back line.
- The Tornado outshot Southern Wesleyan 18-11 and had a 2-0 edge in corner kicks.
Up Next:
King returns home to Bristol to face Lees-McRae in Conference Carolinas action on Wednesday, October 14, at 1:00 PM.
