The Piedmont women’s soccer team picked up its first win of the 2023 season, defeating Toccoa Falls 3-0 on Tuesday night in Toccoa.
The Lions struck for a pair of goals in quick succession midway through the first half and never looked back in the win.
After the Screaming Eagles had a great look on a shot that just sailed high over the bar, Piedmont answered with a strong surge.
Senior Elissa Lotter was right on target with a blast from outside the box that was too high for the TFC keeper to reach.
Then, just over a minute later it was a pair of freshmen connecting to make it 2-0.
After a Piedmont cross into the box was unable to be cleared by Toccoa Falls, Gretchen Dedolph was able to find Jocelyn Lopez, who beat the goalkeeper from just in front of the goal for her first in a Lions uniform.
The second half saw the Lions take control even more, as they owned possession and held a 16-2 edge in shots over the second 45 minutes.
Piedmont senior Aria Solano Found the back of the net in the 61st minute, as she collected a rebound off her own shot that deflected off the crossbar.
Up next, the Lions will return home for their CCS opener, welcoming Wesleyan to the Walker Athletic Complex next Tuesday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m.
TURNING POINT:
Piedmont struck for two goals in just over a minute as ELISSA LOTTER sent home the game winner while freshman JOCELYN LOPEZ added on to make it 2-0 midway through the first half.
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
– Lotter provided the spark the Lions needed, scoring her first of the 2023 season.
– Lopez found her first collegiate goal off fellow freshman Dedolph’s first career assist.
– Solano scored for the second time in her career.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
– Piedmont held a 25-8 shot advantage for the game.
– Overall, 25 different Lions saw the field on Tuesday night.
