University of Mount Olive

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — The University of Mount Olive women's soccer team earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Young Harris on the road Saturday afternoon, handing the Mountain Lions their first tie of the season and securing a valuable result against one of the top teams in Conference Carolinas.

Young Harris struck first in the seventh minute, converting a penalty kick to take an early 1-0 lead. The Trojans remained within striking distance throughout the match, continuing to battle against a Mountain Lions squad that entered the contest among the conference's top teams.

Mount Olive's persistence paid off late in the second half when Charlotte Benson found the back of the net in the 87th minute, scoring her second goal of the season to bring the Trojans level and secure the draw.

Goalkeeper Anais Coyne played an important role in the result, recording three saves to help Mount Olive keep the match within reach. The Trojans finished with seven shots, putting two on target, while Young Harris recorded eight shots and four on goal.

The result represents a significant point for Mount Olive against a strong Conference Carolinas opponent. By holding Young Harris to a draw on its home field, the Trojans demonstrated their ability to compete with the conference's leading sides and came away with a hard-earned result in league play.

Mount Olive continues its Conference Carolinas schedule as the Trojans look to build on the performance facing off against Francis Marion on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in Florence, S.C.