MISHAWAKA, Ind. --- The Bethel Pilots Women's Soccer team (5-3-1, 1-1-0) defeated the Huntington Forresters (5-4-1, 1-1-0) on a cloudy Wednesday night.

The first-half possession favored the Pilots, who outshot the Forresters 12-2. Leena Thomas had three long-range opportunities that were stopped, along with Karly Harfouche, who had two long-range shots.

Autumn Beaudoin opened the second half with a cross to Audrey Lerch, who crashed the goal for a header in the 47th minute to break the silence and win the match.

SCORING SUMMARY

47' | Audrey Lerch, assisted by Autumn Beaudoin

NEXT TIME OUT

The Pilots hit the road to Mount Vernon, Ohio, for a Crossroads League matchup with the Mount Vernon Nazarene Cougars on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. The Pilots look to win their second match in the series all-time history after winning 1-0 last season.

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