Sept. 19, 2010

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CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Western Carolina soccer (3-4-1) blanked visiting High Point (2-7) 1-0 Sunday at the Catamount Soccer Complex.

The Catamounts picked up the win over the Panthers after playing to a 1-1 tie in double overtime against Francis Marion on Friday. The solid win by WCU came over a High Point team that lost 2-1 to No. 22 Wake Forest on Friday, Sept. 17, and defeated Clemson 4-3 on Sept. 12.

"This was an important weekend for the team, as we head into Southern Conference play next weekend," said Head Coach Chad Miller. "With a draw and a win, this says a lot about our team as they fought through fatigue to put together two solid performances."

Western Carolina's lone goal came 17 minutes into the match, thanks to freshman Kayla Sedgley. Taking control of the ball 10 yards outside the box, Sedgley moved the ball to the right of the goal looking for an opening. She lost possession of the ball, but gained control again five yards in front of High Point goalkeeper Jessee May. Sedgley maneuvered around the goalkeeper and took a shot past May and the ball sailed into the net for the unassisted score. The goal was Sedgley's first of the season.

"Kayla Sedgley can go for 90 minutes and she is always working hard on the field," Miller said. "She is always in the mix and I am so happy she finally got her first goal."

Even though High Point took nine shots in the match, none were a real threat to Western Carolina. Senior Catamouunt goalkeeper Caitlin Williams notched four saves, but most were shots from 15 yards out from Panther players.

Western Carolina had a total of six shots in the match but it was the team's solid defensive play was key for the Catamounts. Dating back to the second half, and two overtime periods against Frances Marion, WCU has not allowed an opponent scored in the last 155 minutes.

The Catamounts open Southern Conference play Friday, September 24, hosting The Citadel at 7 p.m.