Athens, TN - In a closely contested AAC Tournament semi-final, the Reinhardt University Eagles fell to Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs with a final score of 2-1 in Athens, Tenn. Despite a strong effort, the Eagles could not overcome the Bulldogs in this crucial match.
The Eagles entered the half-time trailing by one, as the Bulldogs managed to secure an early lead with Krista Eik Hardardottir's goal at 8:44. The perseverance of the Eagles paid off early in the second period when Madeline Myers netted an equalizer at 53:06, with an assist from Marta Vicente-Arche. However, the celebration was short-lived as Tennessee Wesleyan reclaimed the lead. Natascha Frei scored the decisive goal at 62:29, pushing the Bulldogs into the lead that would ultimately secure their victory.
Reagan Horton, the goalkeeper for Reinhardt University, gave a notable performance by saving a crucial shot among the two goals against. The season wraps up with a record of 10-6-1, marked by a series of hard-fought games and challenges, including injuries that tested the team's depth and resilience. Marta Vicente-Arche received AAC offensive player of the week honors, highlighting her significant contributions throughout the season. The Eagles look forward to building on this year's experiences in their future campaigns.
