Campbell got on the scoreboard five minutes before halftime, then added a key insurance goal in the 82nd minute, in a 2-0 win over Longwood in the season opener for both teams on Thursday in Farmville.
Avery Garrett put Campbell ahead in the 40th minute, scoring the first goal of the season off a chance that gave the Camels a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
Campbell added an insurance goal in the 82nd minute when Ava Kanaar scored with an assist from Abby Connolly, extending the lead to 2-0.
Longwood created more opportunities after the break, putting five of its six second-half shots on goal. Campbell goalkeeper Anais van Doesburg turned away all five attempts to preserve the shutout.
“It was a pretty even game statistically, but we didn’t finish any of our chances and hurt ourselves defensively, especially on the second goal,” Longwood head coach Todd Dyer said. “We fought until the end, but the body of work over 90 minutes just wasn’t enough to beat a strong team like Campbell. Lots to build on though as we prepare for ODU on the road.”
Longwood goalkeeper Brynn Clagett made seven saves in her collegiate debut.
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