JACKSON, Miss. – The Belhaven University women's soccer team picked up its first win of the 2018 season Saturday afternoon, earning a 2-1 victory over Louisiana College to open up conference play.
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INSIDE THE MATCHUP

Final: Belhaven 2 | Louisiana College 1
 
Records: BU (1-4-1) | LC (1-3)
 
Location: Belhaven Bowl Stadium| Jackson, Miss.
 
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HOW IT HAPPENED

- Belhaven struck first in the 27^th minute when Erica Rempel found the back of the net to give the Blazers a 1-0 advantage. Cayley Gahagan earned the assist on the goal.

- Erica Rempel scored another goal for the Green and Gold, to make the score 2-0 at the halftime break.

- The Blazers' defense held the Wildcats in check for most of the second period until Molly Edelman scored a goal to make the score 2-1.

- Belhaven picked up their first win of the season and Kimberly Harrell earned her first win as Head Coach of the Blazers.
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KEY STATISTICS

- Erica Rempel had five shots in the contest with two of them being the two goals to win the match.

- Jennifer Hosey tallied three shot with two being on goal.

- As a team, the Green and Gold outshot the Wildcats 17-8.

- The Blazers also had nine shots on goal.

- Goal Keeper Georgia Jordan played the entire match and added two saves.
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UP NEXT

The Blazers return to action on Thursday, September 20 against Howard Payne University inside Belhaven Bowl Stadium. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m.
 
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