University of Mount Olive

MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive women's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Francis Marion on Saturday afternoon at Amon Field in the regular-season finale.

The Trojans finished the regular season 6-6-6 overall and 4-3-6 in Conference Carolinas play, while the Patriots improved to 12-4-1 overall and 10-2-1 in conference action. Francis Marion entered the contest ranked second in the Conference Carolinas standings.

Francis Marion scored the lone goal of the match in the 12th minute when Camryn Bliss found the back of the net following a penalty kick. Mount Olive goalkeeper Anais Coyne saved the initial attempt before Bliss converted the rebound to give the Patriots a 1-0 advantage.

The Trojans looked to find an equalizer in the second half, generating three shots after the break. Madyson Brown put a shot on target in the 57th minute, while Elie Lopez tested the Patriots' goalkeeper in the 71st minute. However, Francis Marion held on to preserve the shutout.

Anais Coyne finished with six saves in goal for Mount Olive, helping keep the match within one goal. Coyne also held Francis Marion scoreless for 77 seconds after the Patriots' goal through the remainder of the match.

With the Conference Carolinas Women's Soccer Championship field announced, Mount Olive secured the No. 6 seed and will host No. 11 seed Chowan in the first round on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Amon Field for a 6 p.m. confirmed kickoff.