COLUMBIA, S.C. - The CIU women's soccer team met at Sessions Field for a noon kick-off with the Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the contest with a 10-4-1 record overall and a 7-3-1 record in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC). Meanwhile, the Rams held an 8-7 overall record and 5-6 in AAC play for the Rams. The Bulldogs scored three goals in the second period to give them the 3-0 conference victory. 

Scoring Summary: 
The battle between the Rams and the Bulldogs was a neck and neck affair through the first 45 minutes. The Rams were able to hold off the Bulldogs despite six corner kicks and six shots. CIU Goalkeeper Emily Nelson had two saves in the period to keep the Bulldogs off the board as the first half ended in 0-0 stalemate.

The second half would not go the Rams way as the Bulldogs would strike three times. The first would come at the 67:51 minute mark as Rachel Dudley found the net to put the Bulldogs up by one score. Just over a minute later, Kayla Arsenault would score for the Bulldogs on an assist from Malene Duus. Tennessee Wesleyan's final score would come at the 87:28 mark to push the Bulldog's advantage to three. Unfortunately, the Rams could not capitalize on their eight shots taken in the second period and would fall to the Bulldogs 3-0. 

What's Next: 
The Rams hit the road for the final time in the regular season as they take on St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, N.C., on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Kick-off is set for 3 PM.