The Georgia Gwinnett College women's soccer team is now unbeaten in its last five matches after a 3-0 home triumph against West Virginia Tech Friday evening at the Grizzly Soccer Complex.

The Grizzlies (4-3-1) completed a busy week of soccer, playing 308 minutes across three matches. The team posted a 2-0-1 record with a victory at No. 23-ranked Cumberland University Tuesday and a draw against No. 8-ranked Keiser University last Sunday. GGC is receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25 poll.

Senior Bristol Countess scored an unassisted goal in the 32nd minute to get into the scoring column for the first time in 2017.

Then, the hosts tallied two goals in a six-minute span during the second half to secure the victory. Junior Amanda Yarger found the back of the net in the 63rd minute after receiving quick passes from junior Lauren Moss and senior Amy Morland. Moss scored in the 69th minute for her first goal of the season.

Turning Point

The run of play was in the middle of the pitch for a major portion of the first half. GGC started to sustain pressure and in the 32nd minute, senior Bristol Countess retrieved a failed clearance attempt. She put a shot on goal from 25 yards out into the upper right corner of the goal in a quick sudden change of pattern. The goal proved to be the game-winning tally.

Goals

32' – Georgia Gwinnett Bristol Countess (unassisted)

63' – Georgia Gwinnett Amanda Yarger (Lauren Moss, Amy Morland)

69' – Georgia Gwinnett Lauren Moss (unassisted)

Inside The Numbers

• The team played its most minutes in a week (308) in program history: 110 vs. Keiser Sunday, 108 at Cumberland Tuesday and 90 vs. WVU Tech Friday.
• All three goal scorers tallied their first goal of the season.
• GGC outshot WVU Tech 24-7, including 15-2 in the second half.
• The Grizzlies have scored three or more goals in four of their last five matches.
• Senior Dominique Fletcher and junior Nicole Rodriguez each attempted a match-high four shots.

News & Notes

• GGC improves to 4-3-1 on the season, while West Virginia Tech stands 4-4 this fall.
• The Grizzlies are receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25 poll.
• GGC has won both meetings against the Golden Bears.
• The Grizzlies are unbeaten in their five matches.
• The team is now above .500 mark for the first time this season.

Up Next

Georgia Gwinnett College travels to Faulkner University Friday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. The Grizzlies play their next six matches on the road.