NORFOLK, Va. --- Game two of the four game road stretch for the Vixens began in an auspicious manner on Wednesday evening at the Trinder Center and Foster Field on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan College. Sweet Briar College goalkeeper Lindsey Wilson ('14/Bedford, Va.) and the Vixen defensive unit were able to withstand the opening Marlin attack as the host team threw nearly as many substitutions (14) at the Vixens as they did shots (18) in the first half. 

The Vixens weathered waves of attack, allowing only one goal through the first 38 minutes of play.  However, in the waning minutes of the opening stanza three Marlins found the back of the net, sending the Virginia Wesleyan side into intermission with a four goals to none lead.

The Marlins opened second half play with an offensive mindset.  Marlin forward Jessica Edelman ('13/Voorhees, N.J.) scored back-to-back goals within the first ten minutes of the period.  After an offside call against Virginia Wesleyan, first-year SBC forward Emily Spivey (Dillwyn, Va.) obtained possession of the ball and launched a shot that aired high over the crossbar.  On the ensuing Marlin possession, four substitutions were made.  Two of those substitutions would go on to score the games final four goals.

Brittini Dennis ('14/Stephens City, Va.) poured on three unassisted goals for the Marlins.  And, with just under 12 minutes remaining in the contest, Caitlin Bishop a first-year from neighboring Virginia Beach, tacked on one more tally for the Marlins.

Despite the road loss, Vixen Soccer head coach Kevin Fabulich saw signs of improvement from his squad.  "Tonight we stepped up our intensity level and worked better together as a team."  With the loss, the SBC record falls to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the conference.

SBC travels to Guilford College for an 11am ODAC match against the Quakers on Saturday, September 24.