ATLANTA—In the first matchup between the two teams, Oglethorpe squeezed by the Battling Bishops of Ohio Wesleyan University 11-10. After falling behind 5-2 in the early minutes of the second quarter, seven unanswered goals spanning over the second and entirety of the third quarter helped secure the victory.
The 7-0 Petrel scoring run started off with junior attack Ally Moir. Her unassisted goal was good for her 20th goal of the season. Both Sydney Trammell and Anna Ramsden were responsible for two goals during the seven to nothing scoring run. Ramsden led with a game-high three goals.
Another pair with a pair of goals, midfielders Kaitlynn Alford and Makenna Bowens, recorded two goals. Alford opened up the scoring for the Petrels scoring her 21st goal on the season followed shortly by her 22nd.
With this nonconference win, Oglethorpe moved to 7-2 on the season, and 1-0 in Southern Athletic Association play.
When asked about how the team was feeling heading into their next conference game against Sewanee, Alford said, "We are feeling like we have all the key components to play our game and we are feeling pretty confident. Coming off four straight wins is a good feeling, and we hopefully want to keep that momentum going especially heading into our second SAA contest."
Game Notes
- The Petrels advanced their winning streak to four games
- Oglethorpe moved to 7-2 on the season
- Oglethorpe held Ohio Wesleyan scoreless in the third quarter
- Five Petrels now have 20+ goals scored on the season
- Kendall White and Ally Moir lead Oglethorpe with 34 points each
Up Next
Oglethorpe is set to host their next game and second Southern Athletic Association contest of the season against Sewanee. Opening draw between the Stormy Petrels and the visiting Tigers is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, following a men's game at 11 a.m.
