JACKSON, Miss. - Belhaven's nine match unbeaten streak ended Saturday night as Covenant defeated the Blazers 2-0 at Belhaven Bowl Stadium. It was Belhaven's first loss in Collegiate Conference of the South play this season.
Abbey Heupel scored both goals for the Scots, who entered the match tied with Belhaven atop the CCS standings. After
Addi Roberts saved a Lila Wiley attempt in the fifth minute, Heupel put Covenant ahead at 4:44 off an assist from Tess Duble. Belhaven earned two first-half corners but went into the break trailing 1-0.
The Blazers threatened shortly after halftime when
Jensen Ward put a shot on goal in the 48th minute, but Bronwyn Kickasola made the save. Covenant doubled its lead at 54:59, with Georgie Strawbridge assisting Heupel's second goal.
Belhaven continued to press.
McKenzee Gregory,
Mary McCardle and
Alexis Whiting each took a shot during a stretch of second-half pressure, and
Emma Albarado-LeDay forced a Kickasola save in the 81st minute. The Blazers finished with five of their seven shots after halftime.
Roberts made six saves for Belhaven, including four in the second half. Covenant held a 12-7 advantage in shots and an 8-2 edge in shots on goal, while the Blazers earned four corner kicks to the Scots' three.
Belhaven finishes the regular season 4-1-1 in CCS play. The Blazers return to action in the regular season finale on Tuesday against Sewanee in Birmingham, Ala., Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM.
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