Murfreesboro, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive women's soccer team took to the road again in a Conference Carolinas match-up against Chowan University. The Hawks took the lead in the first half and extended in the second, leaving the Trojans to play catchup. Despite a valiant effort, Mount Olive fell 2-3. 

Game Information 
The Trojans were caught on their heels as Chowan University began attacking at the first whistle of the game. The Hawks saw their first scoring opportunity within the first minute of the match. UMO began to get their footing, seeing their first scoring opportunity a few minutes later. Both teams struggled to find the net as Chowan had eight shots, to Mount Olive's four. With just over six minutes remaining in the first half, the Hawks fired a right-footed shot from outside the 18-yard box just out of reach for UMO keeper, Taylor Lewis. Mount Olive went into half-time down, 0-1. 

Mount Olive came out of half-time with intensity, looking to claw their way back into a winning position. The Trojans had the first four scoring opportunities of the second half, pressing high and holding off any Hawks for the first 17 minutes. Although Mount Olive would get chances, they were unable to put points on the board; the next goal came from Chowan off of a penalty kick in the 83rd minute.  Less than a minute later, the Hawks would score their final goal, leaving UMO trailing, 0-3. As the game seemed to be over, the Trojans refused to quit and keept the same attacking mentality, earning themselves a penalty kick in the 85th minute. Jaelyn Brown stepped up to take the kick, sinking a shot to the lower-left corner, and getting the first point for UMO. With a glimpse of revival, UMO slammed on the gas in hopes of sending the game into overtime, as the Hawks looked to get one more goal. With less than 10 seconds left, Sara Berglund took the final goal of the game, scoring a right-footed shot from inside the 18 off of a cross from Jaslyn Gott. Time quickly expired as the Trojans took their first loss of the season as the Hawks took home the 2-3 win. 

Mount Olive moves to 4-1 for their season as Chowan University advances to 3-1-1 in the conference. 

TROJAN LEADERS
The Trojans of Mount Olive were led by Jaelyn Brown and Sara Berglund with one goal each. 

HAWKS LEADERS
The Hawks of Chowan University were led by Sydney Henderson, Michelle Maksimovic, and Sydney Henderson with one goal each. 

Up Next
The Trojans will take their home pitch for the last time during regular season play, Sunday, April 11th at 4 P.M. to take on the Lions of Emmanuel College in Mount Olive, N.C.