BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – A spirited offensive effort by the Presbyterian College women's soccer team would unfortunately end with a 1-0 setback to Gardner-Webb on Wednesday night.

In their first road trip of Big South territory, the Blue Hose kept a solid amount of pressure on G-W's defensive front but were unable to provide the equalizer after the Runnin' Bulldogs scored the lone goal of the match at 78:20.

The loss moves Presby to 3-6-1 on the campaign, collecting 10 corner kicks in the midweek meeting while also saving 10 Gardner-Webb shots.

Head coach Matt Smith's crew will return to the field in seven days to continue the conference journey, welcoming UNC Asheville for a 7:00 start next Wednesday.


 
FINAL SCORE: Gardner-Webb, 1 – Presbyterian, 0
RECORDS: Presbyterian (3-6-1, 0-2) – Gardner-Webb (2-7-1, 1-1)
LOCATION: Greene-Harbison Field (Boiling Springs, N.C.)


 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
- Seven separate PC players produced at least one shot-on-goal as both sides searched for their first Big South win, with the Scotsmen outshooting G-W in the first 45 minutes by a 9-5 clip.

- One of Presbyterian's best chances to break through came in the 74^th minute, a low-angled attempt by Allie Williams that rebounded off the left post.

- Five minutes later, the Runnin' Bulldogs would break the scoreless tie and leave the Blue Hose playing catch-up over the closing stretch.

- PC spread out three corner kick opportunities in the final eight minutes to try and even the score, with their last effort at 85:08 getting pinballed around before settling in Gardner-Webb's possession.

- Rookie keeper Febe Dombrecht matched a career-high with 10 stoppages (seven in the second period), tying her debut performance against The Citadel that helped her gain Big South Freshman of the Week plaudits.


 
UP NEXT
 
- PC will go up against UNC Asheville on the first day of October, an opponent who fell to Charleston Southern in their only league affair (1-0) and who has lost their last four matches altogether.

- The Blue Hose and the Bulldogs have swapped wins with each other in each of their last eight bouts dating back to 2017, with Presby winning in their most recent duel by a 2-0 count at Martin Stadium.

- ESPN+ will have live coverage of the event.