After a competitive 1st half, the North Greenville Crusaders were unable to keep up with the Trojans of Mount Olive in the 2nd half, ultimately falling 19-7. The Crusaders did lead the game in draw controls 17-10, but would be outdueled in total shots 41-24. Rachel Kellogg and Olivia Foltz both scored three goals each.

Results

• Score: NGU 7 / UMO 19
• Location: Ray McDonald, Sr. Sports Complex / Mount Olive, NC
• Records: NGU 1-4, 1-2 CC / UMO 4-1, 2-0 CC

Recap

• After Mount Olive began the match with three goals in a five minute span, NGU would get on the board with a goal by Rachel Kellogg off a free position shot. Three more goals would follow by UMO, but the Crusaders would respond with two goals by Kaitlin O'Brien and Rachel Kellogg with an assist by Dani O'Meara. UMO would score two more goals afterwards, but that would be followed with three straight goals by Olivia Foltz with an assist by Rachel Kellogg. The Trojans would score the final goal of the half to lead 9-6 at halftime.
• Rachel Kellogg began the 2nd half with a goal to pull NGU within two. However, Mount Olive would go on to dominate the remainder of the game, holding the Crusaders scoreless for over 26 minutes while scoring ten goals in the half. 

Individual

• Olivia Foltz had a solid game with 3 goals, all scored consecutively. She also collected 4 draw controls and 3 ground balls.
• Rachel Kellogg also scored 3 goals with 5 draw controls.
• Kaitlin O'Brien recorded a goal, a caused turnover, and 3 ground balls.

Upcoming

• The Crusaders will face the Erskine Flying Fleet on Tuesday, March 16th in Due West, South Carolina.