Soccer Defeats Bethel 2-1

GAINESVILLE, Ga.- The Brenau soccer team outlasted SSAC rival Bethel (Tenn.) University to secure their seventh win of the season on Thursday.

The Golden Tigers scored first when in the 16^th minute Mary Achebo assisted Jenny Knibbs for her 14^th goal of the year to give Brenau a 1-0 lead.

The Wildcats answered in the 22^nd minute as Melinda Sopka beat keeper Tori Brown to even the score 1-1.

Although Brenau controlled the offensive pace, outshooting the Bethel 14-2 for the match, they were unable to find their scoring touch until the 60^th minute when Knibbs' free kick rebounded off Bethel keeper Danielle Krzyzaniak to senior Monica Sanchez , who buried the game winner.

Brenau (7-7-2) closes out the regular season on Saturday when they host Belhaven (Miss.) University at 3 pm at Allen Creek Soccer Complex.