Louisburg, NC - The Cape Fear Community College women's soccer team began a four-game road trip on Tuesday night and pulled out a 1-0 result over Louisburg College. The victory extended the Sea Devils win streak to five straight.
After getting fouled inside the 18-yard box in the 62nd minute, Alyssa Coustenis place the penalty kick into the back of the net to notch the game-winner. Coustenis has a team-high six goals on the season.
"I was pleased with how each of our players contributed to helping us earn a win on the road," said CFCC Coach Ryan Deppa. "The girls continue to find ways to win games. Working together to earn a shutout against a team that is scoring goals at will only helps us as we move forward."
Coming into the contest, Louisburg averaged six goals per game, but Cape Fear goal keeper Emily Valenti preserved the clean sheet with seven saves.
The Sea Devils claimed sole possession of first place in the Region 10 standings with the victory. Cape Fear moved to 5-0 in conference and 5-2 overall. They return to action in La Plata, Maryland on Saturday, September 26, for a date with College of Southern Maryland.
Courtesy of Joe Catenacci