ROME, Ga. – The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels began Southern Athletic Association play with a 4-1 loss to the Berry Vikings Wednesday evening on the road.
Evan Thomas scored Oglethorpe's lone goal while Katherine Crim made nine saves.
Berry scored within the first minute, then again five minutes later. This early lead allowed the Vikings to hold the upper hand throughout the game, as they added a third goal within the first 15 minutes. Oglethorpe kept the Vikings at bay for the rest of the first half, but the damage had been done.
Berry scored again late in the second half but was quickly answered by Thomas. Delaney Hanks and Ana Williams both took shots before time was up, but neither were successful as Berry claimed the 4-1 SAA win.
Game Notes
- This was Thomas' fifth goal of the season, and 11th of her career.
- Both teams had nine fouls.
- Crim has 35 saves on the season.
Up Next
The Stormy Petrels will continue their SAA schedule at home against Centre on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 12 p.m.
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