DURHAM, N.C. — Shaw University battled back from an early two-goal deficit but came up just short in a 3-2 loss to Emory & Henry on Wednesday evening at Durham County Memorial Stadium.
Emory & Henry jumped in front with goals from Siena Booth in the 19th minute and Cristina Ciofani in the 26th minute. Shaw answered in the 30th minute when Savanah Echeverria found the back of the net off an assist from Camila Prieto, cutting the deficit to 2-1.
The Wasps pushed their advantage back to two goals when Brandi Altice scored in the 37th minute, but the Lady Bears responded again before halftime. Prieto scored in the 42nd minute off an assist from Echeverria to pull Shaw within 3-2 heading into the break.
Neither side scored in the second half as the Lady Bears continued to battle for the equalizer. Shaw finished with 11 shots, including five on goal, while Emory & Henry recorded 14 shots and 10 shots on target.
Echeverria led the Shaw attack with a goal and an assist, while Prieto also finished with a goal and an assist. Goalkeeper Alexis Stephens recorded seven saves over 90 minutes.
The Lady Bears will return to action Saturday when they travel to face Virginia State at 12 PM.
