The Basics
Score: Roanoke 0 | Virginia Wesleyan 1
Records: Roanoke 4-5-3 (2-2-0 ODAC) | Virginia Wesleyan 6-4-1 (3-0-1 ODAC)
Location: Virginia Beach, Va.

The Lead: Roanoke dropped a 1-0 decision from a first-half goal by Virginia Wesleyan Saturday afternoon.

How it Happened:

• Virginia Wesleyan scored the only goal it would need just under 19 minutes into the contest for a 1-0 lead.
• Roanoke fired seven shots on goal in the second half but were unable to find the back of the net.
• Emily Whitaker's shot was blocked at the 88:54 mark, in the Maroons last attempt to tie the game.
• The Marlins held a 17-11 advantage in shots while both teams recorded five penalty kicks each. 
• Goalkeeper Chris Martin made six saves on the day for the Maroons while Va. Wesleyan keeper Chapman made four.

Up Next: Roanoke returns to action Wednesday, Oct. 12 in an ODAC match-up at Guilford slated for 4:30 p.m.