FLORENCE, S.C. | Young Harris College women's soccer dropped a hard-fought 1-0 decision on the road Saturday afternoon against unbeaten Francis Marion at Hartzler Field.

The Patriots, now 8-0 overall and 6-0 in Conference Carolinas play, broke through just before halftime when Tehya Dave found the back of the net in the 46th minute off a feed from Cora Lepper. The goal, slotted inside the near post from 10 yards out, proved to be the difference in a tightly contested match.

With the loss, the Mountain Lions fall to 4-4-2 overall and 3-2-2 in league action.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Scarlett Hirschy led the Mountain Lions with three shots, while Aliyah Lowe added one attempt.
• Goalkeeper Emily Jantz recorded seven saves, all coming in the second half, to keep YHC within striking distance.
• Francis Marion outshot Young Harris 13-4 overall, including an 8-0 edge in shots on goal.
• The Mountain Lions earned two corner kicks, one in each half.
• The match was cleanly played, with no cards issued to either side.

UP NEXT:

Young Harris remains on the road early next week as they head to Jefferson City, Tennessee to play Carson Newman on Wednesday (Oct. 8) evening.