Carolina Ascent break through in second half for 2-1 win over Spokane Zephyr

The Spokane Zephyr could only hold on for so long.

Carolina Ascent FC peppered the Zephyr’s defense with 18 shots, eventually breaking through for a 2-1 win in USL Super League action Thursday night at a chilly ONE Spokane Stadium.

Midfielder Rylee Baisden scored in the 59th and 68th minutes for the Ascent (4-2-4) on assists from Audrey Harding and Mackenzie George, respectively.

The Zephyr (3-4-5) got on the board via a penalty from Ally Cook in the 81st, but couldn’t make up the deficit.

Spokane mustered six shots, despite holding 57% possession, losing the ball to 18 interceptions.