MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – It was a special day for the Brewton-Parker women's soccer program as the Lady Barons (9-8, 5-1 SSAC) defeated Faulkner (Ala.) 3-1 on Senior Day.

Saturday's win over the Eagles (4-10-1, 2-4 SSAC) was the fifth win in the all-time series and the first win over Faulkner since the 2018-19 season.

The women's soccer program honored a total of six seniors before the match for all they have accomplished while at Brewton-Parker College. Ashley Venegas, Melia Cunningham, Kadisha Martina, Chelsea Frederick, Deandra Pickering, and Alexandra Viera were the seniors that were honored before kick-off.

Head Coach Prince Borde spoke briefly about the seniors after the match. "I want to take a moment to recognize the seniors because they have been exceptional and have been a huge part of our program here at Brewton-Parker," Borde said. "I wish each of them the best and I encourage them to continue being excellent. Lastly, I pray they put Christ first in all that they do."

How It Happened

• The first half opened slowly as both sides found it difficult to produce many chances in the offensive third. Faulkner outshot Brewton-Parker 4-1 within the first 28 minutes before the Lady Barons broke the stalemate in the 29th minute.
• The Lady Barons captured a 1-0 lead as Cunningham found the back of the net off a rebound from a rocket of a shot taken by Vanessa Mateko. Mateko's shot bounced off the post as Cunningham was able to make easy work of Vanessa's attempt.
• For the rest of the half, both teams were unable to find the back of the net before the halftime break. Both teams finished with three shots apiece to close out the half.
• Faulkner opened the half with four shots in the first 15 minutes or so before Brewton-Parker managed to add to its lead. Aurora Miglio netted the Lady Barons' second goal of the match from a freekick just outside the 18-yard box. She slotted the attempt past the keeper with a shot into the upper corner.
• Just moments later, Kamryn Laster added an additional goal to the BPC tally with the help of Kortnee Powers on the assist. Brewton-Parker took the 3-0 lead in the 63rd minute.
• As time ticked away, Faulkner continued to pressure the Barons until they managed to break through in the 89th minute to earn their first and only goal of the match.

Inside The Statistics

• Faulkner led the match with a total of 20 shots with Brewton-Parker totaling 15. Both teams recorded nine shots on goal each.
• Individually, Miglio led the offensive efforts with a total of six shots and four on frame along with the lone goal.
• On the defensive side, Kelsie Stapler gathered eight saves in 90 minutes of play. Despite the one goal allowed, Stapler was a force in goal as she made several game-saving stops throughout the match.

Other Notables

• Brewton-Parker totaled eight corner kicks with Faulkner earning three.
• With the win, the Lady Barons move the overall series against the Eagles to 5-11.
• Saturday's match was the first win over Faulkner since the 2018-19 season.

Next Up

• The Lady Barons return to play on Thursday, Oct. 28 as they head to Cochran, Ga. to take on Middle Georgia to close regular-season play.