LYNCHBURG WINS ODAC WOMEN'S SOCCER OPENER OVER GUILFORD
Greensboro, NC (09/06/00) - Senior midfielder Kristen Kowit (Lakewood, NJ/Red Bank Mendham) scored two goals as visiting Lynchburg began defense of its Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) title with a 6-0 win over Guilford Wednesday. Kowit is the defending ODAC Women's Soccer Player of the Year.
Sophomore Nicole Wisniewski (Berlin, NJ/Bishop Eustace Prep) knocked in a cross from Kerrie Swarts (Lewisberry, PA/Redland) from close range just over three minutes into the game to give the Hornets (3-0, 1-0 ODAC) the lead. Kowit followed with back-to-back scores about 13 minutes apart as Lynchburg held a 3-0 halftime lead.
Junior Jessica Petykowski (Virginia Beach, VA/Cox) started the second-half scoring less than five minutes into the second half. Junior Erin Steeper (Herndon, VA/Herndon) and senior Sandra Bridges (Midlothian, VA/Clover Hill) closed out the scoring.
Guilford senior goaltender Jenny Akman (Washington, DC/Georgetown Day) made a season-high 16 saves in goal.
| 1 | 2 | OT | Final | |
| Lynchburg (3-0, 1-0 ODAC) | 3 | 3 | - | 6 |
| Guilford (0-2-1, 0-1 ODAC) | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
Scoring Summary
| Half | Team | Goal (Assist) | Time |
| 1 | LC | Nicole Wisniewski (Kerrie Swarts) | 3:04 |
| 1 | LC | Kristen Kowit (Swarts) | 18:54 |
| 1 | LC | Kowit | 41:11 |
| 2 | LC | Jessica Petykowski (Kelly Wilson) | 49:57 |
| 2 | LC | Erin Steeper | 69:38 |
| 2 | LC | Sandra Bridges | 80:00 |
| Goaltending | Minutes | Goals Allowed | Saves | W/L |
| Jenny Akman (GC) | 90:00 | 6 | 16 | L |
| Kaprece Smith (LC) | 45:00 | 0 | 0 | W |
| Jane Dickinson (LC) | 38:55 | 0 | 1 | |
| Erin Gill (LC) | 6:05 | 0 | 0 |
Shots: Lynchburg 36, Guilford 3
Corner Kicks: Lynchburg 14, Guilford 1
Fouls: Lynchburg 3, Guilford 3
Offsides: Lynchburg 2, Guilford 0
Yellow Cards: None
Red Cards: None
Guilford’s Next Game: Friday, September 8 vs. Agnes Scott, 5:30 pm
