ANDERSON 3, BREVARD 1 (W)

Virginia Cates scored two goals to lead Anderson University to a 3-1 victory over Brevard in a non-conference match Wednesday night at Smethers Field.

“It was a good first effort,” said Anderson head coach Jason Dowiak. “We showed good composure in the first half. We fought hard defensively in the second half. I thought Lisa Taylor, Ashley Hollander, Lexi Horn, and Bethany Craig all played well in the back.”

Anderson, 1-0 overall, scored first on a penalty kick at 8:58 by Cates after Larissa Fedorowich was taken down in the box.

Brevard, 1-1, tied the match eight minutes later on a 20-yard shot by Baily Varley.

Cates provided what proved to be the game winner at 24:44 off an assist from Fedorowich.

Anderson’s final goal came at 38:12 on an 18-yard shot from the right wing by Catherine Thomas.

Anderson outshot Brevard, 14-12.

ERSKINE 2, BREVARD 1 (M)

Things looked grim for the Fleet Wednesday as Brevard College took a 1-0 lead within the first 4 minutes of play. But Erskine would not be easily defeated. Coach Warren Turner’s team tightened up the defense and battled back offensively bombarding the opponent’s goal with shot after shot. The Fleet finally found the back of the net twice midway through the second half and would hold on to complete the victory. Erskine outshot the Tornados 21-3 to earn the 2-1 win.