GREENWOOD----Elise Goldy helped new Lander head coach Chris Ayer notch his first victory as she recorded a hat trick to lead the Lady Bearcats to a 4-2 non-conference victory over Anderson University Saturday afternoon.
Lander improves to 1-0 on the season, while Anderson starts the 2006 campaign at 0-1.
Goldy gave Lander a 1-0 lead on an assist from Sarah Burnett at the 3:51 mark, then she scored the winning goal at the 69:10. She scored her final goal at 88:41.
Anderson tied the game at 5:44 on a Clary McCord goal, assisted by Amanda English. The Lady Bearcats took a 2-1 lead at 28:51 when Aisha Reid found the back of the net on an unassisted goal. The Trojans tied the game at 2-2 on Larrisa Fedorowich's unassisted score at 45:42.
Lander goalkeeper Rachael Hine recorded two saves, while Anderson's Kelli Whitfield and Jen Shideler had three each.
Lander outshot Anderson, 12-5, and led in corner kicks, 4-3.