Cobras Down Lions in Non-Conference Action on Friday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Coker University field hockey took down the Lindenwood University Lions in non-conference action on Friday (Oct. 22) by a score of 6-5.

Lindenwood struck first to open the scoring just 44 seconds into the game, before the Cobras would take a 2-1 lead on goals just nine seconds apart midway through the first quarter. Britt Kabo scored off an assist from Indy Echteld, before Rylie Cordrey scored from Kabo to give the Cobras the lead that they would take to the second quarter.

The Cobras scored to take a 3-1 lead just two minutes into the second, as Britt Kabo would score from Coda Fisher to extend Coker's lead. Two Lindenwood goals later in the frame less than two minutes apart would send the game tied 3-3 at the half.

After a scoreless third quarter, the teams saw a flurry of goals in the final frame. Lindenwood took a 4-3 lead with a goal just 21 seconds into the fourth, before the Cobras would tie the game again on a Kelsey Sithole goal off an assist from Cordrey. Lindenwood would yet again take the lead at 5-4 with nine minutes to play, before the Cobras rallied right back for a goal just secons later, when Kabo scored her second of the game off an assist from Milou Peters. As the game trickled into its final four minutes, Lieke Bruijn would score from in tight along the goal line to put the Cobras ahead for good and bring the game to its final score.

Coker out-shot Lindenwood 16-11 in the game, while Victoria Humphreys also recorded one shot in the game. Kiarra Rivera also had one defensive save in the game. Kelsey Gibbons made three saves between the pipes in the victory.

The Cobras return to action on Saturday (Oct. 30) to host Belmont Abbey in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action for Senior Day. The game is set for a 1:00 p.m. start from the Coker Athletic Field, with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.