LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. – Covenant and Asbury played at Scotland Yard on Wednesday night as the Scots looked to earn a key conference win. The home side did just that thanks to a pair of goals early on in the second half. 

Final: Covenant 2, Asbury 0
Records: Covenant (4-8-2, 3-2-1 CCS), Asbury (8-5-2, 4-2 CCS)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Covenant came out early and found some offensive rhythm, forcing the Asbury goalkeeper into three saves in the first four minutes of the match. 
• In the ninth minute and the 19th minute, the Eagles had two looks on goal, but goalkeeper Bronwyn Kickasola made two good saves to keep the match scoreless.
• Neither side could find the breakthrough before intermission as Covenant had an 8-6 advantage in shots at halftime. 
• Abby Eastes put Covenant ahead in the 53rd minute as she sent her shot into the back of the net after a well-placed through ball from AnnaLi Weekley on the right side of the box. 
• Two minutes later, Covenant nearly had its second goal as Weekley's shot from close range fired off the crossbar. 
• At the 57-minute mark, the Scots went ahead 2-0 thanks to an own goal after a corner kick. 
• Covenant kept pushing forward as Clara Norris found herself open at the back post before sending a shot just above the crossbar. 
• Covenant went down to 10 players for the final five minutes of the match as Autumn Biacamano picked up her second yellow card of the match, equaling a red card for the sophomore. 
• Playing a player up, Asbury mustered just one shot off target in the closing stages of the match. 

GAME NOTES:

• Covenant moves to 7-4 all-time against Asbury. 
• Covenant outshot Asbury 16-14 and had a 9-5 advantage in shots on goal. 
• The Scots had eight corner kicks while the Eagles had two. 
• The Scots are 2-1 in home CCS matches this year. 

UP NEXT: Covenant takes on Wesleyan on Saturday for Senior Day. 

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