MISHAWAKA – Bethel Women's Soccer lost their season-opening match 2-1 to crosstown rival Holy Cross in front of a near sellout crowd at Morey Field on Wednesday evening. Samantha Vaughn netted an equalizer for the Pilots in the 55th minute after the visitors had taken a 1-0 lead into halftime. The Saints would score the game-winner with just over five minutes remaining in regulation to secure the victory.

MATCH VITALS

• Score: Holy Cross def. Bethel 2-1
• Records: Bethel (0-1-0) | Holy Cross (1-0-0)
• NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll:  Bethel – NR | Holy Cross – NR 
• Location: Morey Field | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

SCORING SUMMARY

• 38' | Audrey Filippo (HCC) assisted by Lauren Cernak
• 55' | Samantha Vaughn (BU)
• 85' | Nicole Cook (HCC) assisted by Kathleen Ming

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Pilots outshot the Saints on goal 7-6 and won the battle of corner kicks 5-3.
• The Pilots had a goal called off in the first half for an offsides call.
• Corryn Berlin made four saves in her collegiate debut.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH FREEMAN

• "Great effort tonight at home in front of a great crowd. We were one or two close chances from having a different result. Tonight was a great start to the 2021 season! Proud of how hard the team worked tonight. I'm excited to see this group push each other and grow together."

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Pilots host UM Dearborn on Saturday, August 28 at Morey Field at 2:00 pm.

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