The Batten University women's soccer team earned a 1-1 draw against Washington and Lee, moving the Marlins to 10-0-4 overall and 5-0-2 in conference play. Washington and Lee moved to 11-0-2 overall and 6-0-1 in conference action.
Washington and Lee opened the scoring in the 35th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Batten was held to three shots in the opening half, with Autumn Horst and Courtney Mills each putting an attempt on goal.
The Marlins came out stronger after halftime, generating five shots and six corner kicks in the second half. Emma Nguyen put an attempt on goal in the 58th minute, while Alex Ortega followed with another shot on frame less than two minutes later.
Batten found the equalizer in the 77th minute when a Washington and Lee own goal tied the match at 1-1.
The Marlins continued to battle through the closing minutes, while Allie Greco made another save late in the match to help preserve the draw. Greco played all 90 minutes and finished with seven saves.
Batten finished the match with eight shots, including five on goal, while Washington and Lee recorded 16 shots. The Marlins held an 8-7 advantage in corner kicks, with six coming in the second half. Courtney Mills led Batten with two shots, while Nguyen also recorded two attempts.
