MCC Soccer Splits With JCJC

From School Reports

MCC soccer opened its 2012 home schedule Wednesday night at C.D. Smith Field against Jones County Junior College and the night ended with a split for the home squad. The Lady Eagles dropped a 3-1 decision to JCJC, while the MCC men held on for a dramatic 3-2 win over Jones.

MCC will return to action Friday afternoon for a pair of road matches at East Central Community College. The Lady Eagles will tangle with ECCC at 3 p.m. and the men’s game is scheduled for a 5 p.m. start in Decatur.

JCJC 3

MCC 1

The Lady Eagles grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the opening five minutes of the match, but Jones bounced back to take the two-goal victory. Taylor Hanes delivered the lone goal of the game for MCC with 40:53 remaining in the first half. Kristen Morris was credited with the assist on the goal for the Lady Eagles.

Kimberly Murray tied the game at 1-1 with 31:45 left in the first half by scoring on a free kick for JCJC and Morgan Pace gave the Lady Bobcats the lead with a goal with about 12:51 left in the first half to make the score 2-1. Cassidy Brinson added the final goal of the match for JCJC with 17:54 left to give the Lady Bobcats a road victory.

MCC dropped its overall record to 1-1, while Jones improved to 2-0-1.

MCC 3

JCJC 2

Kellen Roberts scored a pair of goals to lead MCC to a one-goal victory in men’s action at C.D. Smith Field. Roberts scored his first goal in the opening seven minutes of action and added his second goal of the match with 19:17 remaining in the first half. Blake Hardin also added a goal in the first half to pace the Eagles in the scoring department.

Jones scored a pair of goals in the second half, but MCC was able to hold off a late charge to take the win. Zack Traylor and Kevin Ndongo each added a goal in the loss for JCJC.

MCC improved to 2-0 with the home win, while Jones fell to 0-2 for the season.