CENTRAL, S.C. -- Barry's women ran their streak to three straight shutout wins to start the soccer season, beating Southern Wesleyan 2-0 at Childs Field on Wednesday.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Barry 2, Southern Wesleyan 0
Records: Barry (3-0-0), SWU (0-2-0)
All-Time Series: Barry leads series 1-0-0
SUMMARY:
- 67:28 - After getting off to quick starts in the first two games, the Bucs did not break out until the 68th minute. Rienna Murray played a ball into the box from the left side. It went off the hands of Warrior keeper Ester Carabano Barbero to the feet of Ronya Halleen. Hallen's shot deflected off a defender and Olivia Bradley was there to put in the rebound. | Barry 1, SWU 0
- 77:34 - Just 10 minutes later, Ava Bowers played a through ball up the middle. Halleen ran on and got a touch past Carabano Barbero from just outside the box. Allyssia Merisier was there to drill the ball into the empty net. | Barry 2, SWU 0
NOTEWORTHY:
- The Bucs out-shot the Warriors 24-14, including 15-9 on goal.
- Marlen Hernandez completed her third straight clean sheet of the year, making a season-high nine saves to get the win for Barry.
- Carabano Barbero played the second half for the Warriors, making eight saves, but conceding the two goals to take the loss. Hannah Weidner had two saves in a scoreless first half.
- Halleen led the Bucs with six shots, five on goal, and two assists.
- For Bradley, it was her first career game-winner.
- Barry led 8-1 on corners, well.
ON THE HORIZON:
Barry continues their road trip at Spartanburg Methodist on Friday, Sept. 4. The video for the game, which kicks off at 4:30, is only available on pay-per-view.
