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Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer Topples Drury 9/19/2004 Vanderbilt women’s soccer returned home to defeat the Drury Panthers, 4-0. The Commodores jumped out to an early 1-0 lead with Lea Lafield scoring just over 11 minutes into the game. The goal was scored after two near-goals and off a goalie save rebound. The second goal, from Kim Perkins, was headed in less than eight minutes later. Perkins’ goal was assisted by Lea Lafield. Box Score | Photo Gallery Into the second half the Commodores, Molly Wilson kicked in goal number three off a penalty kick. Following two fierce yellow cards from Drury, the Commodores put the finishing touches on the game with goal number four from Lauren Mitchell. The Commodores win today was a much needed victory after coming off four losses on the road. Said Head Coach Ronnie Coveleskie Hill, “It felt good to get a win at home today. This win started at practice on Tuesday. With such a young team, we have to take every opportunity as a chance to teach and learn. It was the little things on the field that made the difference today.” Vanderbilt returns to the road when they travel to the University of Arkansas on Friday, Septemeber 24 at 7:00pm. The game will be televised on Fox Sports Net. |
