ATLANTA – The Stormy Petrels refused to give up while facing the Pfeiffer Falcons, but a grim start led Oglethorpe to fall 14-2. 

Goalie Addison Irwin set the school record with a career high of 42 saves after facing 71 shots. As a team, the Petrels took 12 shots on goal and scooped 15 groundballs. 

Oglethorpe's two goals came toward the end of the game, where the team's endurance started to pay off. Richard Bedgood IV scored late in the third quarter, thanks to assistance from Carsen Van Note. In the fourth quarter, Israel Pendleton-Moore scored with an assist from Max Brand. Pfeiffer made one final goal to claim a 14-2 victory. 

Game Notes 

• Irwin's record topped Lane Edwards' previous mark of 37 which was recorded on March 27, 2016.
• Irwin's previous career high was 29 set last season.
• Irwin's highest number of shots faced is 76, recorded at home against Rhodes in 2019.  
• This was Pfeiffer's first road game of the season. 
• Collin Sides scooped five ground balls and caused three turnovers.  

Up Next 

The Stormy Petrels will continue their string of home games, taking on Brevard College on Thursday, March 2, at 5 p.m. The first Southern Athletic Association match will also be at home as the Petrels host Sewanee on Saturday, March 18, at 10 a.m.