Wednesday, September 28th, 2005

PC Women's Soccer Edges Huntingdon College 2-1 In Overtime

The Piedmont College women's soccer team edged Great South Athletic Conference foe Huntingdon College tonight in Montgomery, AL by the score of 2-1 in OT. After trailing 1-0 at halftime the Lady Lions scored the equalizer at the 55:00 mark and the game-winner nine minutes into overtime. The win is the fourth consecutive for the PC women's soccer team.

Missy Hoffman earned both goals to lead Piedmont to victory. Her first goal was finished off a cross from Ashley Parker. The game winning goal came off a free-kick that was headed to Hoffman from Erin Porter.

Michelle Holland (pictured) posted another impressive performance in goal by saving 6 of 7 shots. The Lady Lions capitilized on penalties and earned the edge in direct kicks 10-4. Katie Wood earned two shots on goal, and Parker added three shots on goal.

The victory marks the first overtime contest for Piedmont this season. The Lady Lion now stand at 6-2 overall and 4-1 in the GSAC. PC returns to action again on Saturday, October 1st as they travel to league opponent Agnes Scott in Decatur, GA with game-time set for 1:00