Soccer Drops Match To Thomas University

The Brenau soccer team suffered its first loss of the season, falling 5-2 to Thomas (Ga.) University in a non-conference match on Saturday in Gainesville.

The Golden Tigers found themselves in an early deficit after surrendering a goal to the Night Hawks' Linnea Roivas in the first minute of the match. Katy Hanscomb scored Thomas's second goal at the 29:46 mark to increase the lead to 2-0.

After the intermission, Kayla Folse added a third goal for the Night Hawks for a 3-0 lead.

In the 53^rd minute, the Brenau offense finally got on track as Jensen Meaux notched her third goal of the season to make the score 3-1. However, Thomas scored two consecutive goals to take a commanding 5-1 lead.

Iman Williams scored her first collegiate goal off an assist from Kyree Taylor in the 86^th minute, but the Golden Tigers were unable to sustain momentum.

Brenau keeper Anela Melton had one save against five goals, while Night Hawk keeper Kara Houston notched 6 saves. Brenau outshot the Night Hawks 19-16.

Brenau (3-1 overall, 0-0 SSAC) hosts 22^nd ranked Reinhardt (Ga.) University in a non-conference match on Wednesday in Gainesville.