ATLANTA- Oglethorpe's second home game of the year ended in a 21-5 loss to the SCAD-Savannah Bees Saturday afternoon.

On the offensive side, Peyton Knowles led the Petrels with two goals, including a man-down score in the third quarter. Gannon Johnson added one goal, while Liam Miller contributed one goal and one assist to account for Oglethorpe's five total scores.

At faceoff, SCAD-Savannah controlled possession for much of the afternoon, using key wins in the first half to build an early advantage.

In goal, the Petrels faced steady pressure as SCAD-Savannah produced 21 goals. Defensively, Oglethorpe continued to compete despite multiple extra-man situations that allowed the Bees to extend their lead.

SCAD-Savannah opened on a 6–0 run in the first quarter before Knowles put Oglethorpe on the board late in the period. The Bees continued to capitalize on extra-man opportunities in the second quarter, taking a 12–1 lead into halftime.

Oglethorpe showed fight in the third, with goals from Johnson and Knowles cutting into the deficit, and Miller later adding a fourth-quarter score. However, SCAD-Savannah maintained control throughout the second half to secure the 21–5 result.

Game Notes

• Oglethorpe's goalkeepers Ian Wood and Wyatt Desaussure made a total of 15 saves throughout the game, demonstrating exceptional skill and resilience under pressure.
• Oglethorpe showed significant improvement in the second half, particularly in shots on goal, with four in the third quarter, reflecting a stronger offensive push and determination to capitalize on opportunities.
• The Petrels collected 23 ground balls.

Up Next

The Stormy Petrels take on Brevard College at home this Saturday, Feb. 28, at 12 p.m.