Struggling GSW women’s soccer beats USC Aiken, 1-0, earn first conference win since 2006
Photo by Danny Aller
Staff Reports
AMERICUS – Freshman Julia Wells’ score in the 49th minute proved to be significant in several ways as the Lady Hurricanes defeated USC Aiken, 1-0, at Hurricane Field on Saturday afternoon.
Wells, five yards out from the right post, took a cross from Brittney Hill and drove home her first collegiate goal.
It proved to be a milestone score in more ways than one for the Lady Hurricanes soccer program. Not only was it the game-winning goal, but it notched GSW’s first conference win since October 7, 2006. It was the program’s first win over USC Aiken. It snapped a 19-match conference losing streak, and it was GSW’s first goal since Hill drilled the game-winner against LaGrange on September 12.
The Pacers and Lady ‘Canes tied 4-4 in shots on goal. USC Aiken (4-11-1, 0-8-1 PBC) held an 8-2 corner kicks advantage.
GSW freshman goalkeeper Courtney Allison made four saves to record her first collegiate shutout.
Southwestern (3-12, 1-8) travels to Flagler on Wednesday for a 5 p.m. match
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