J. Ann Tipton
Copy Editor
The women’s soccer team traveled to Bourbonville,
Ky. on Friday to play against Virginia Intermont in the semifinal round of the
Appalachian Athletic Conference. Milligan prevailed 2-1.
Sophomore Katie Caughell scored the first goal off an assist from senior Bianca
Spoto. Spoto then scored the team’s final goal off an assist from Caughell.
The team then advanced to the final round of the tournament on Saturday where
they played Union College. Spoto led the team with Milligan’s only goals for a
2-1 victory over Union.
Spoto’s first goal came in the 50th minute off an assist from freshman Kristin
Zutt. She then scored an unassisted goal in the 84th minute of play. The Lady
Buffs had 10 shots on goal, compared to Union's six. Senior Andrea Breece had
five saves.
The Lady Buffs played in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday at home against
Tennessee Wesleyan. Milligan's only score came from a corner kick that Caughell
headed into the goal. The defense was able to hold Tennessee Wesleyan to no
goals.
“The team is starting to look good,” coach Dave Dixon said. “We are really
starting to play to our potential. It is very exciting to watch them play.”
The team will play Bethel College on Friday morning in the semifinal round of
the regional tournament.