Women’s soccer sweeps Emory and Henry in season opener

September 13, 2017 by Cara Clark

Milligan’s women’s soccer team did not disappoint in their home opener on Wednesday, Sept. 6, as they rolled past Emory and Henry 6-0.

Milligan’s women’s soccer team kicks off the season with a strong attack.

Freshman goalkeeper Eva Bower scoops up the ball.

Sophomore Alyson McMillan crosses the ball in to sophomore Bekah Cundiff to put Milligan up 1-0.

Sophomore Dharma Fawbush squares up to the goal making the score 2-0.

Bekah Cundiff goes one on one with the keeper and earns Milligan another goal.

Emory and Henry goalkeeper Kayla Wright dives for Cundiff’s shot.

Milligan sets up defensively as Emory and Henry prepares to take a corner kick.

Junior Megan Williams goes in for the shot but can’t connect with the back of the net.

Senior Brittany Davis shields an Emory and Henry player from the ball.

Freshman Megan Kent crosses the ball in to set up a play.

Alyson McMillan kicks the ball into play with a corner kick.

Freshman Ellie Cachiaras makes the attack.

Milligan sets up their defense as the referee signals for an indirect kick in the last few minutes of the game.

The team rushes the stands as the crowd cheers them on for their great effort.

Weekend Recap

On Friday Welshimer Library hosted Winds down for the weekend, where you could complete a puzzle.

Milligan Flag Football played two games on Saturday, one against Campbellsvile, and the other against NC Central. The results of the games have not been recorded on the Milligan Athletics page.

The Johnson City Symphony Orchestra performed on Saturday in Seeger Chapel at 7:30 p.m.

Milligan lost both games of a double header on Saturday against Union. The first game’s score was 6-7, and the second game’s score was 1-7.

by Aaron Walker

Week 16 at Milligan

On Monday during lunch break donuts from Dunkin are handed out to the students and cookies are available in the Phillips Building Library.

Milligan’s Finals Week Pizza Party will be held in the SUB on Monday from 8:30 – 9 p.m. as a way for students to take a break from studying, socialize with friends, and eat some good pizza.

There will be no extra-curricular events on campus Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday this week, as they want the students to focus on studying for their final exams.

On Friday the Senior Picnic will be occurring from 12-2 p.m. on the Derthick Lawn, open only to graduates, faculty, and staff.

Good luck on all of your Finals, and congratulations to all of the Graduating Seniors.

by Aaron Walker

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