Brevard College women’s soccer defeated Pfeiffer University 1–0 thanks to a goal from Mikayla Rubin. Goalkeeper Abby Nunez stopped two shots to preserve the shutout in the tight road contest.
How Did Brevard Secure the Victory Against Pfeiffer?
The decisive moment arrived early in the first half when Mikayla Rubin netted her fourth goal of the season at the 15:14 mark. Brennan Howell provided the assist on the play, delivering the pass that broke the scoreless deadlock. Brevard controlled the attack throughout the opening frame, forcing Pfeiffer goalkeeper Jerusalen Gonzalez into three saves while testing the defense with 16 total shots.
What Statistics Defined the Match Play?
Brevard dominated the shot count, outshooting the hosts 16 to 7 overall and placing six attempts on target. Pfeiffer managed three shots on goal, all turned away by the Brevard defensive unit and goalkeeper Abby Nunez. Corner kicks heavily favored Brevard by an 8 to 4 margin, keeping sustained pressure on the Pfeiffer defense across both halves. Neither team committed a cardable offense, resulting in a game entirely free of yellow or red cards. Across the 90 minutes, Brevard recorded 10 shots in the first half and 6 in the second, while earning 8 corner kicks in the opening period and none after the break. Pfeiffer tallied 3 shots in the first half and 4 in the second, accumulating 3 corner kicks initially and 1 in the final frame, alongside 3 saves in the first half and 2 in the second.
Who Led the Player Statistics on the Pitch?
Peyton Coggins paced the Brevard offense with four total shots, putting one on target during her 59 minutes of action. Maddy Loranger added three shots, including two on frame, over 50 minutes on the field. For Pfeiffer, Lily Bido and Quinn Branca each generated offensive pressure, with Bido taking two shots and Branca testing Nunez with a late second-half save. Goalkeepers Abby Nunez of Brevard and Jerusalen Gonzalez of Pfeiffer each played the full 90 minutes between the posts. Brevard also utilized #2 Catie Barton for 31 minutes, #6 Sienna Turco for 18 minutes, #8 Bella Labno for 14 minutes, #18 Carissa Jenkins for 31 minutes, and #24 Kate Floyd for 40 minutes, with starters including #5 Natalie DeBella, #11 Sophia DePasquale, #16 Janie Steele, #21 Brennan Howell, #25 Addison Goins, #27 Mikayla Rubin, #28 MK Smoak, and #31 Sienna Fox each playing the full 90 minutes except Rubin at 68 and Howell at 49. Pfeiffer’s lineup featured #0 Jerusalen Gonzalez, #4 Ana Martinez, #8 Ryen Probasco, #10 Lily Bido, #11 Kylie Scott, #14 Quinn Branca, #19 Rheanne Fleming, #20 Kenzie Stewart, and #21 Macy Allred playing the full duration, alongside substitutes #22 Khamani Spencer for 28 minutes, #26 Melania Martinez for 71 minutes, #6 Emerson McCloud for 19 minutes, #7 Austyn Grace Wolfe for 10 minutes, #15 Sabrina McNeill for 19 minutes, #24 Jade Watts for 22 minutes, #25 Kenzie Goldstein for 15 minutes, #29 Cassidy Lake for 13 minutes, and #30 Abbie Gudino for 21 minutes.
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