Women’s soccer earns statement win in AAC opener over SAU

WEST POINT, Ga. (Sep. 10, 2022)- The Point University women's soccer team took the field Saturday afternoon in River Bowl Stadium for their Appalachian Athletic Conference opener against St. Andrews University and won 3-1.

The Skyhawks started the match with a fiery edge on the offensive end by taking some quick shots on goal in the first minute of play. Point would use that momentum when Keiry Bonilla scored the first goal to make the score 1-0. The Knights looked to even the score before the half, but the defense from the Skyhawks remained solid.

In the first minute of the second half, Point added to their lead with a goal by Lorelei Lewis to bring the score to 2-0. The Skyhawks continued to make a statement on the offensive end when Jenna Loewen assisted Esperanza Aguilar on a goal to extend the lead to 3-0. A minute later, the Knights found their way on the scoreboard to bring the score to 3-1. The rest of the match saw the Skyhawks increase their intensity on defense and win the match.

Point took 14 shots with three on goal as Keiry Bonilla, Lorelei Lewis, and Esperanza Aguilar each had a goal of their own. The goals made by Lewis and Aguilar marked their first collegiate career goals.  Karina Quiroz had three saves and picked up her first career win as a goalkeeper.

With Saturday's win, The Skyhawks advance to 1-3 overall and 1-0 in AAC play. Point will return to River Bowl stadium to face AAC-foe Truett McConnell on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.