MARLINS SCORE 2-1 WOMEN'S SOCCER WIN OVER GUILFORD
Norfolk, VA (9/25/99) — Sophomore forward Mary Smith (Virginia Beach, VA/First Colonial) scored what proved to be the game-winning goal and added an assist to lift host Virginia Wesleyan to a 2-1 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) women's soccer win over Guilford Saturday.
The Marlins (5-2, 5-1 ODAC) got on the board early in the second half when Smith set up Kim Fair's (Norfolk, VA/Norview) first goal of the season in the 47th minute. Smith put the hosts ahead 2-0 24 minutes later with her team-leading fifth goal of the year.
Guilford (2-6, 2-3 ODAC) averted the shutout when sophomore forward Amy Evans (New Bern, NC/New Bern) converted a penalty kick in the 85th minute.
The Quakers' Jenny Akman (Washington, DC/Georgetown Day) helped Guilford stay in the game with 13 saves. Virginia Wesleyan held a commanding 28-6 shots advantage.
| 1 | 2 | OT | Final | |
| Guilford (2-6, 2-3 ODAC) | 0 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Va. Wesleyan (5-2, 5-1 ODAC) | 0 | 2 | - | 2 |
Scoring Summary
| Half | Team | Goal (Assist) | Time |
| 2 | VWC | Kim Fair (Mary Smith) | 46:07 |
| 2 | VWC | Mary Smith | 70:19 |
| 2 | GC | Amy Evans (penalty kick) | 84:23 |
| Goaltending | Minutes | Goals Allowed | Saves | W/L |
| Janine Swanson (VWC) | 79 | 0 | 1 | W |
| Robin Beck (VWC) | 11 | 1 | 1 | |
| Jenny Akman (GC) | 90 | 2 | 13 | L |
Shots: VWC 28, GC 6
Corner Kicks: VWC 9, GC 2
Fouls: VWC 12, GC 5
Guilford’s Next Game: Sunday, September 26 vs. Wesleyan (GA), 1:00 pm
