Coker Falls on the Road to #15 Wingate
Wingate, NC: The Cobras traveled to Wingate University to finish out their season. The Bulldogs came out on top in this match with a final score of 22-1.
BY THE NUMBERS:
- Final Score
- Coker 1
- Wingate 22
- Records
- Coker: 6-11 (2-9)
- Wingate 16-1 (11-0)
TOP PERFORMERS:
- Kate Halcro
- 1 goal, 3 Draw Controls, 1 Caused Turnover
- Mia MacMillan
- 1 assist
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Coker geared up to play the Conference regular season Champions today. In the first period, the pressure from the Wingate team was immense, with Wingate having 23 shots in total in the first period. Olivia Schmidt had 8 saves in the first half to try to keep the Cobras in this game. However, even with the excellent goalkeeping from Schmidt, the Bulldogs finished the period with a 10-0 lead over the Cobras going into the 2nd period.
In the second period, the Cobras scored their lone goal. Mia MacMillan sent a beautiful pass to Kate Halcro. Halcro took on two defenders before shooting into the back of the net to give the Cobras their first goal of the game.
This game ended with a final score of 22-1 in favor of the Wingate Bulldogs.
NOTABLES/SEASON RECAP
- The Cobras had their highest finish in the SAC regular season since the 2018-19.
- Mia MacMillan finished the season 1st in both assists (41) and points (71).
- Coker got their first conference win since the 2020-21 season after their win at home against Mars Hill.
- Coker scored the most points in a single game this season after their win against Warren Wilson, where they had 36 points as a team.
- Coker also had the most assists in a single game with 13 against Warren Wilson.
- Kate Halcro finished 3rd in the conference goals with 56.
- Olivia Schmidt finished 2nd in save percentage in the conference with a 47.9% on the season.
- Olivia Schmidt also finished 3rd in total saves in the conference with 149.
