BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Kaitlyn Gilkey and Mary Helen VanHoy each scored a goal in Hendrix's 2-0 win at Birmingham-Southern (Ala.) on Saturday in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) opener for both teams at Goldfarb Field at Berylson Soccer Park. The Warriors improve to 3-1-1 in the last five meetings.

The Orange and Black posted their second clean sheet of the season.

"The girls played really well this afternoon," Hendrix head coach Jeff Trimble said. "When we play with skill, take advantage of our opportunities and work hard, we are at our best. It was a good and important conference win. I am really happy for the girls."

Gilkey (2) scored what proved to be the game-winner in the 24th minute. VanHoy (3) scored her third goal in the last four games in the 27th minute Saturday off an assist from Brianna Willis.

VanHoy totaled four shots. She and Gilkey each had two on goal. Sydnee Pritchett had two shots, including one on frame. Julia Dick recorded a shot.

Mackenzie Smith (1-1) went the distance between the pipes and made eight saves in her first-career win.

Hendrix (3-2-1, 1-0 SAA) held an edge in corner kicks, 3-2.

Abby Walker ended with four shots, including two on goal, in the loss.

Ardis Haskell (2-2-2) recorded three saves in 90 minutes in net for Birmingham-Southern (2-5-2, 0-1 SAA).

The Warriors travel to NAIA member Lyon (Ark.) on Sept. 29 for a 5 p.m. CT kickoff.