GREENSBORO, N.C. – Three different Quakers scored as Guilford College opened the season with a 3-0 win over Salem College on Wednesday night.
Karol Jaimes tallied for the home team just 3:33 into the contest. The goal occurred a defensive miscue by the Spirits backline. McKaley Boston then earned an assist on her pass to Jaimes. The score remained 1-0 at halftime.
The Quakers pushed the margin to 2-0 in the 76th minute. Amber Hurst made a long run on the left side and her shot beat Salem goalie Jordan Tomberlin, who came off her line.
The final goal occurred at the 89:06 mark. Sydney Moss assisted an unmarked Sarah Hall on the far post. She finished easily for the Quakers.
Guilford had the edge in shots, 17-7. Salem had three corner kicks to one for the Quakers. Possession time was split evenly
Goalkeepers Bri Garcia and Morgan Malikowski combined for the shutout. Garcia started and earned the win. Malikowski played the final 45 minutes and stopped two shots. Tomberlin made six saves for Salem.
The Quakers play Wesleyan (Ga.) on Saturday at the Piedmont College Tournament in Demorest, Ga. Game time is 5 p.m.