Box Score Jonathan French
Assistant Director of Communications and Media
jfrench@transy.edu

DANVILLE, KY - In a huge road win against cross-town rival, Centre, the Pioneers showcased dominance on both ends of the field. In the last match up against Centre, Centre won in come back fashion. After last nights 14-7 win, both teams split the rivalry at 1-1. 

After Centre opened the game with a free-position goal, the Pioneers began their offensive dominance. Within two minutes, Transylvania shifted momentum and scored three goals coming from Sophie Garrett, TaNya Barbee, and Diana Bruder. Centre responded early in the second quarter, getting back within one goal. At the 12:58 mark, Charlotte Green found the back of the net for the first time of the game. Two minutes later, Green scored her second of the match extending the Pioneer lead back to three. With just under seven minutes to play in the first half, TaNya Barbee would find the cutting Charlotte Green who would go on to complete her hat-trick. At the 3:39 mark, continuing to facilitate the offense for the Pioneers, TaNya Barbee found Lula Thompson for her first goal of the game. Seconds before the halftime buzzer and after a huge save by Grace Smilek Edwards, on a man-up possession, TaNya Barbee scored her second of the game, giving Transylvania a 5 goal lead at the half. 

In a two minute span in the third quarter, Centre would cut the lead to three. Grace Smilek Edwards would continue to make save after save for the Pioneers. With three minutes remaining in the third quarter, TaNya Barbee went on to complete her hat trick and keep the Pioneers lead to 4 goals. A Centre goal within the final minute of the quarter, made the score after three quarters 9-6. Transylvania came out of the two minute break with all momentum, and went on a 3-0 run within the first three minutes of the fourth quarter. Within the run, goals were scored by Charlotte Green, Lula Thompson, and Avery Kirkhope. At the 9:27 mark, Charlotte Green would continue to find the back of the net and put the Pioneers up 7. After a quick Centre goal, Green closed out the scoring for the Pioneers and Transylvania would go on to win with a final score of 14-7. 

Head Coach Briana McCulley stated that this game meant alot to her team, after their first match up. "Tonight meant alot to us - it was redemption. We wanted to prove ourselves that we could and we did. Everyone stepped up, did their part and most importantly, had each other's backs through it all. Yes we made mistakes and took some hits, but we moved forward together and that is what mattered most.".

The Pioneers are looking forward to their next match up on Saturday against Ohio Wesleyan University at Pat Deacon Stadium at 5 PM. Transylvania will be recognizing all of the senior on the team during this game. The ceremony will begin roughly 30 minutes before the first draw. 

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