9.2.07 Carey Knocks Off Embry Riddle in Thriller

Hattiesburg, MS- William Carey University women’s soccer used a six goal outburst to knock-off Embry Riddle University (FL) 6-4 Friday afternoon at the WCU soccer complex.

Carey found themselves in an early hole after Elin Johnansson opened the scoring in the 6^th minute of play to put Embry Riddle up 1-0. However, the Lady Crusaders responded with goals from Danielle Princiotta and Jeana Erickson to put Carey up 2-1 in only the 9^th minute.

But the Carey lead was short lived as Kristen Phelps and Johnansson connected on goals in the 12^th and 22^nd minute to put the Lady Eagles up 3-2.

Carey was able tie things up 3-3 as Princiotta connected on her second goal of the game in the 36^th minute.

In the second half Carey dominated the action for much of the half. Aimi Beresford connected on a penalty kick in the 50^th to put Carey up for good. Linda Garcia added her first goal of the season in the 70^th off of a free kick to give the Lady Crusaders a 5-3 advantage.

The Lady Eagles made things interesting in the final minutes as the trimmed the lead to 5-4 off of a Valerie Rogers goal in the 80^th minute. The Lady Crusaders proved too strong for the Lady Eagles and Erickson finished off the scoring with a sensational shot in the 85^th minute to give Carey a 6-4 victory.

With the win Carey improves to 2-0 on the season. The Lady Crusaders return to action on Labor Day as they take on Lambuth University (TN) at 11 am at the WCU soccer complex