Dalton Christopher
Assistant Athletic Director - Communications & Media
dchristopher@transy.edu

LEXINGTON, KY - Transylvania University fell to 0-1 on the season, falling to Capital in a 23-7 loss at Pat Deacon Stadium on Saturday. 

After falling behind 4-0, TaNya Barbee scored the first goal of the season for the Pioneers at the 11:54 mark in the first quarter. Later in the first, Isabelle Stukey scored again for the Pioneers at the 6:29 mark. With 03:34 remaining in the first, the Pioneers scored again as Sofie Garrett scored her first goal of the season. Diana Bruder scored for Transylvania in the second quarter, but a number of runs from Capital left the Pioneers with an 18-4 deficit at the half. Lula Thompson would score for Transylvania in the fourth quarter, followed by a goal from Avery Kirkhope. Barbee would score again for the Pioneers late in the fourth, her second goal of the afternoon, but Capital would come away with the 23-7 victory. 

"We fought hard in each quarter against a tough opponent, testing our mental toughness at every turn," said Head Coach Bri McCulley. "We stayed united, made adjustments and just kept building, for that I am extremely proud. I love this team and I am really looking forward to our season together."

Transylvania returns to Pat Deacon Stadium on Saturday, February 15th at 11:00 a.m. to take on Oberlin College.


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