LYNCHBURG, Va. -- The Grove City College women's soccer team opened the 2023 season Friday evening by dropping a 1-0 decision to Lynchburg in the opening day of action in the Roanoke Classic at Kerr Field.

Lynchburg broke a 0-0 draw at 25:42 when Madelyn Boyce scored an unassisted goal. 

The Hornets outshot Grove City, 13-3. Each team had four corner kicks. Junior goalkeeper Courtney Lisman (Mars, Pa./Mars) stopped two shots for Grove City (0-1).

Grove City will conclude its season-opening trip to Virginia by facing host Roanoke at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.