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HICKORY – Two first-half goals were enough on Tuesday for Lenoir-Rhyne University’s women’s soccer team to beat visiting St. Leo 2-1 and win for the third straight match.
Madi Kyle and Claire Neibergall each scored for the Bears (8-3-1), who got two saves from goalkeeper Alayna Morris. Kyle’s goal was her second of the season.
Megan Charlton had six saves as St. Leo fell to 3-6.
The Bears outshot the Lions 13-11 and eight of those shots were on goal.
Sophia Kenny scored the St. Leo goal in the 72nd minutes.
LRU improved to 6-1 in Mortez Stadium this season.
The Bears’ next match is Saturday at UNC Pembroke with a 5 p.m. start.
- Reported by LRU Sports Information