Louisville, KY – Scots face a tough road loss against the Spalding Golden Eagles. The Golden Eagles would get the best of the Scots with a final score of 6-0. Scots are now 2-9-1.
Katelyn Balderas recorded two shots with both going on target.
Mikayla Neveloff and
Lilly Barr recorded a shot going on target.
Sydney Wolf started in net and recorded 8 saves.
Lyon faced an early deficit against Spalding, trailing 3-0 at halftime. The Scots worked to create offensive opportunities while navigating pressure from the Golden Eagles throughout the opening 45 minutes.
Sydney Wolf made two saves in the first half, helping limit additional scoring chances.
Katelyn Balderas and
Mikayla Neveloff each recorded a shot on goal as the Scots looked to generate momentum offensively.
Lilly Barr also tested the Spalding goalkeeper late in the half, putting a shot on target in the 38th minute. Lyon continued making adjustments, with
Angela Penaflor and
Audrey Cox entering as substitutes to provide fresh legs. Despite the efforts, the Scots were unable to find the back of the net before the break and entered halftime looking to regroup for the second half.
The Scots continued to battle in the second half against Spalding. The Scots created several scoring opportunities, with
Mikayla Neveloff recording a shot on target just 41 seconds after the break.
Katelyn Balderas added two shots on goal in the second half, testing the Golden Eagles' goalkeeper in the 67th and 74th minutes. Lyon goalkeeper
Sydney Wolf remained active defensively, making six saves after halftime to limit additional scoring chances. Despite the defensive effort, the Scots conceded three goals in the second half, bringing the Golden Eagles' lead to 6-0. Lyon continued working to generate offense through the final minutes, but the Scots were unable to find the back of the net. Lyon finished the contest with four shots, including four on target, while Wolf recorded eight saves throughout the match.
Up next, Scots travel to Columbus to face Mississppi University for Women on Wednesday, October 28
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