Eagles Maintain Pace with Shutout at UPike!

Pikeville, KY - In an impressive showing Wednesday afternoon., the Reinhardt Women's Soccer demonstrated their prowess on the soccer field with a definitive 3-0 win over the Pikeville Bears on October 16, 2024. The Eagles, who  are trying to move up the AAC standings, took an early lead in the first half with a score of 2-0 and maintained their momentum throughout the game.

Marta Vicente-Arche, Reese Wise, and Riley Welsh were instrumental in securing the win for Reinhardt by scoring one goal each. Vicente-Arche's goal was particularly pivotal as it was the game-winning shot, with assists credited to Belle Seward and Sophie Lopez. Goalkeeping was another highlight, with goalkeeper Reagan Horton turning in a stellar performance by making several crucial saves that helped preserve the shutout and adding another win to her season record of 7-2-2. Horton took over the starting keeper spot after veteran keeper Sarah Bambrick went down early in the season with an injury.  The injury has sidelined her for the season. However, she plans on making a final run in the 2025 fall season.

Wise's goal came late in the first half to get the Eagles a 2-0 edge.  Welsh shut the door in the 55th minute of the game, getting the third goal.

The Eagles' next challenge is this Saturday at Ken White Field, where they will face the Bluefield Rams. Currently, Reinhardt stands with a record of 7-4-1 overall and 6-2-1 in their conference. The win moves the Eagles to third position in the AAC currently with three games remaining.  Besides Bluefield this weekend, Reinhardt will have a tough matchup at Tennessee Wesleyan (currently #2) next Wednesday and a home game with Union on Oct 26th to wrap up the regular season.  Reinhardt should be in the running for the AAC Tournament which will be October 29, November 2, 5, and 9 at various sites around the AAC.

Game Highlights

1st Goal: Marta Vincente-Arche, assist Belle Seward

2nd Goal: Reese Wise assisted by Sophie Lopez

3rd Goal: Riley Welsh (no assist)