MACON, Ga. (October 22, 2026) – The Wesleyan College soccer team fell to Faulkner University 6-1 Thursday afternoon at Panoz Field. Despite the final score, the Wolves showed offensive improvement in the second half, generating 10 shots over the final 45 minutes.
Faulkner opened the scoring in the 13th minute, but Wesleyan responded when Lena Hoffman found the back of the net in the 25th minute to even the match at 1-1. The Eagles regained the lead in the 33rd minute before adding a penalty kick goal just before halftime to take a 3-1 advantage into the break.
The Eagles extended their lead early in the second half and added two more goals to secure the 6-1 victory.
Wesleyan continued to create opportunities throughout the second half, outshooting its first-half total 10-3. Caleigh Patton led the Wolves with four shots, including two on goal, while Skylar Benko added three shots with two on target. Hoffman finished with two shots, both on goal, including Wesleyan's lone goal. Louden Busbee also contributed two shots.
In goal, Brooke Hankinson turned in a busy afternoon, recording 17 saves across 72 minutes of action, including 14 in the first half. Julie Cole entered in relief and added another save, bringing Wesleyan's total to 18 for the match.
The Wolves finished with 13 shots, eight on goal, and held a 6-4 advantage in corner kicks. Wesleyan's increased offensive pressure in the second half provided a positive takeaway as the team continues conference play. They will be back at Panoz Field for their last home matchup of the season Saturday 10/24 vs University of Mobile.
