Lenoir-Rhyne Bears Triumph Over Newberry
Hickory, N.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Bears showcased resilience in their recent match against Newberry, clinching a 2-1 win on Saturday night. This victory places them at the top of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) standings with 12 points.
Match Overview
Final Score: Lenoir-Rhyne 2, Newberry 1
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (7-3, 4-1 SAC), Newberry (5-2-1, 1-2 SAC)
Location: Moretz Sports Athletic Complex, Hickory, N.C.
Key Match Statistics
- The Bears started strong, attempting three shots within the first four minutes.
- Ava Hartman scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute, marking her third of the season.
- The match was tightly contested, with only three shots taken in the final 20 minutes.
- A tying goal for Newberry came from Natalie Ruiz just 15 minutes into the second half.
- Mya Jarvis reclaimed the lead for Lenoir-Rhyne with her first goal of the season in the 67th minute.
- Riley Miller made crucial saves toward the end of the match to secure the Bears’ victory.
Historical Significance
This win extends the Bears’ streak against Newberry to five consecutive victories. They have not lost a home match to them since a 2-0 defeat in 2017. Notably, the teams first met almost 30 years ago, with Lenoir-Rhyne earning a decisive 10-1 victory on October 8, 1995.
The Bears are now on track for their 400th program victory, needing just four more wins to reach this milestone.
Looking Ahead
The Bears have a brief respite before hosting Coker on October 11, 2025, at 5 PM. Coker currently holds a record of 4-2-3 and is positioned with 1-1-2 in SAC following a recent scoreless draw against Emory & Henry.
