CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The unbeaten streak to start the season finally came to a close for the Oglethorpe men's soccer team when Washington and Lee defeated the Stormy Petrels 3-0 Friday night in a neutral-site match. Oglethorpe had already once this year erased a 3-0 deficit on the road at No. 20 Emory but could not repeat the result Friday night.
Oglethorpe and Washington and Lee battled through a scoreless first half of play before the Generals opened the second half with two goals in quick succession to earn the victory.
The Petrels, previously unbeaten through the first four games, fell further behind in the 63rd minute when Washington and Lee converted a PK to go ahead 3-0. It was only the second time this season Oglethorpe gave up more than one goal in its five games.
Match Facts
- Oglethorpe led the shot count 9-8 but Washington and Lee had the advantage with shots on target at 4-1.
- Oglethorpe took six corners compared the Washington and Lee's two.
- Washington and Lee's eventual game-winning goal came from Ryan Sharpe for his first goal of the season. Buster Couhig had the second goal less than two minutes later to help seal Oglethorpe's fate.
Up Next
Oglethorpe hosts Covenant on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. before hitting the road for the next two games after that. The Southern Athletic Association season will begin during that next road stretch, with the Stormy Petrels visiting Centre in the SAA opener.
