CENTRAL, S.C. | The Young Harris College Women's Soccer team earned a 1-1 draw against Southern Wesleyan University on Saturday (Oct. 18) afternoon at Childs Field. 

Lauren Gauthier opened the scoring for the Mountain Lions in the 11th minute, netting her fourth goal of the season off a well-placed assist from Charlotte Brown. The Warriors responded in the 72nd minute when Vitallia Benforte found the back of the net, assisted by Ella McCowen and Hannah Kovalcik. 

With the result, Young Harris moves to 6-5-3 overall and 5-2-3 in Conference Carolinas, while Southern Wesleyan stands at 3-7-2 overall and 3-4-2 in conference play. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Young Harris recorded 9 shots, including 2 on goal, while Southern Wesleyan tallied 12 shots, with 7 on target. 

• Lauren Gauthier led the Mountain Lions with 3 shots, 2 on goal, and 1 goal. 

• Charlotte Brown played the full 90 minutes and added an assist on Gauthier's goal. 

• YH Goalkeeper Emily Jantz made 6 saves in her performance. 

• Scarlett Hirschy contributed 2 shots in 81 minutes of play. 

• Giselle Rosa added a shot off the bench in her 20 minutes of action. 

• The Mountain Lions earned 4 corner kicks compared to none for the Warriors. 

• For SWU, Vitallia Benforte led the attack with 3 shots, 2 on goal, and 1 goal scored. 

UP NEXT:

Young Harris returns home to host Converse University on Saturday (Oct. 25) afternoon at the YHC Soccer and Lacrosse Field.