Need to Know
Score: Salem 2, Piedmont 0
Records: Lady Lions 14-7-1, Spirits 12-5-1
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. | Varsity Field   

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. –  The Piedmont College women's soccer team's season came to an end on Saturday, as Salem College won 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the USA South Athletic Conference tournament at Varsity Field.
 
Salem (12-5-1) entered Saturday as the No. 2 seed out of the East Division while Piedmont (14-7-1) was the No. 3 seed from the West Division.
 
The Spirits scored the first goal of the game in the 12th minute after Callie Adams collected a loose ball off a Salem free kick and found the back of the net.
 
Piedmont had chances with over 15 minutes left, but Salem was able to make multiple saves to hold the lead.
 
Salem then added an insurance goal in the 40th minute off another set piece to pull ahead 2-0.
 
At halftime, each team had eight shots apiece with five of Piedmont's being on goal.
 
The second half was dominated by the Lady Lions as they outshot Salem 19-2. Piedmont had several scoring opportunities but couldn't find the back of the net.
 
The loss marks the first time Piedmont has lost in regulation in the conference tournament since joining the league in 2012.
 
 
Inside The Box Score
-- Piedmont finished with a 27-10 shot advantage. Three Lady Lions (CASSIE KIRK, ANYA OLSON and VERONICA CAPPAS) finished the game with four shots.


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