A matchup of nationally ranked NAIA women's soccer teams went in favor of the hosts, with No. 14-ranked John Brown University (Ark.) scoring two first-half goals to defeat No. 16 Georgia Gwinnett College 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in Siloam Springs, Ark.
The Golden Eagles (5-2-1) found the back of the net in the fifth and 39th minutes.
Sienna Nealon scored after stealing a pass in the 18-yard box near the GGC goal. Later, Megan Hutto converted a scoring chance after receiving a pass from Alair Love.
GGC (7-4-1) attempted six of its 10 shots in the second half. Freshmen
Miranda Robinson and
Jenny Stadin each had three shots for the team.
Senior goalkeeper
Sophie Hoare made seven saves in the match.
The Grizzlies split their two matches in Arkansas, defeating Oklahoma City University 1-0 on Thursday.
Turning Point
After allowing an early goal, the Grizzlies surrendered a second tally with six minutes remaining in the opening half. John Brown's Alair Love sent a crossing pass from the right end line to Megan Hutto. She put the ball into the top corner of the GGC net to give the No. 14-ranked Golden Eagles a 2-0 lead.
Goals
5' – Sienna Nealon, JBU (unassisted)
39' – Megan Hutto, JBU (Alair Love)
Inside The Numbers
- John Brown attempted 14 shots compared to GGC's 10 shots in the match
- Both teams recorded five corner kicks
- Freshmen Miranda Robinson and Jenny Stadin each attempted three shots for the Grizzlies
- Twenty two players saw game action for GGC
News & Notes
- GGC falls to 7-4-1 on the season, while John Brown improves to 5-2-1 in 2019
- The Grizzlies were ranked No. 16 in this week's NAIA regular season Top 25 poll; John Brown stood No. 14 in the same poll
- GGC is 2-2-1 in road matches this fall
- Saturday's match marked the first meeting between the two programs
Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College travels to Bethel University (Tenn.) on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at noon in McKenzie, Tenn.
