ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Shaw University scored twice in the second half to rally past N.C. Wesleyan, 2-1, Tuesday afternoon at Scalf Field.
The Battling Bishops struck first when Xavier Barnes scored in the 21st minute, sending Shaw into halftime trailing 1-0.
The Bears responded quickly after the break. Elijah Henderson pulled Shaw even with an unassisted goal in the 51st minute before Gaston Amuri delivered the eventual game-winner in the 68th minute. Both goals were the first of the season for Henderson and Amuri.
Shaw controlled much of the attacking play, finishing with a 14-9 advantage in shots and putting nine attempts on goal. The Bears generated nine shots in the second half after recording five in the opening 45 minutes.
Goalkeeper Christoforos Theokli made two saves while allowing just one goal over the full 90 minutes to earn the victory.
The victory improved Shaw to 2-8-1 on the season.
