The Covenant College women's soccer team traveled to the Bluegrass state to take on Centre in a stiff challenge for their season opener. Two first half goals for the Colonels proved to be the difference as the Scots fell 3-1.
Covenant keeper Bronwyn Kickasola recorded three saves in the first 19 minutes to keep the match tied. In the 23rd minute, Claire Cavacini scored for Centre to give it the lead on a rebound opportunity off another Kickasola save. Less than a minute before halftime the Colonels doubled their lead as Lily Burchett scored off an assist from Madeleine League.
At the half, Centre had outshot Covenant 7-2.
Both teams had corner kick opportunities in the first 20 minutes of the second half, but neither could put the ball in the back of the net. In the 74th minute, Covenant got back in the game as Camille Raymond netted her first career goal, capitalizing off a Centre turnover. Centre responded in the 80th minute with Burchett's second goal of the evening, assisted by Meg Ralston.
Covenant moves to 0-5 all time against Centre. Centre outshot Covenant 14-6 and had an 11-2 advantage in shots on goal. Kickasola totaled eight saves on the night. Centre had 10 corner kicks while Covenant had one. The foul count was 6-6.
The Scots take on Oglethorpe on the road on Tuesday at 5 p.m.