Austin College Edges Centenary Women’s Soccer in SCAC Contest
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A hard-fought match ended in a 1-0 defeat for the Centenary women’s soccer team against the Austin College ‘Roos on Sunday afternoon in a Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) matchup at Atkins Field. The Ladies demonstrated resilience, but ultimately fell short against a strong Austin College side.
Tough Loss for the Ladies
The Centenary Ladies (1-10-2, 0-4-1 SCAC) now hold a 1-6-2 record at home and have been held scoreless in eight games this season. Despite the challenging record, the team continues to battle in each contest. The Austin College ‘Roos improved their overall record to 5-4-2 and their SCAC record to 2-3-1, boasting a 3-1-1 record on the road.
Standout Performances on Both Sides
Morgan Stancliff, a freshman goalkeeper from Pensacola, Florida, delivered a strong performance for Centenary, playing the full 90 minutes and recording six saves. On the opposing side, Kieran McFarland mirrored Stancliff’s endurance, also playing the entire match and securing her third shutout of the season with four saves.
Early Goal Proves Decisive
The decisive moment came in the sixth minute when Emeri Watson scored for Austin College, assisted by Laney Lambert. The early lead allowed the ‘Roos to establish control, and their defense, anchored by McFarland, successfully protected the advantage throughout the remainder of the game.
Statistical Overview of the Match
Austin College maintained a slight edge in shots, finishing with 14 compared to Centenary’s 12. They also dominated in corner kicks, earning six to the Ladies’ one. A total of 14 fouls were called during the match, with eight assessed to Austin College and six to Centenary.
Looking Ahead for Centenary
Centenary will remain at home next weekend, hosting a pair of SCAC matches. They will face the University of the Ozarks Eagles on Friday at 5 PM and Hendrix College on Sunday at NOON. Prior to Friday’s match, the Ladies will take a moment to honor their graduating senior class.
Fans can view the complete Centenary Ladies’ 2025 season schedule at: https://www.gocentenary.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/schedule
