Scoring three goals in the first 25 minutes paved the way for the No. 24-ranked Georgia Gwinnett College women's soccer team to a 5-0 road victory against Faulkner University Friday evening.

GGC (5-3-1) got an own goal and a tally from senior Dominique Fletcher in the first 13 minutes of action. Junior Lauren Moss capped the team's fast start with a goal in the 25th minute. The team was playing its first match after receiving a national ranking in program history.

"We played very hard from the beginning to the end. We know that teams are going to get up to play a nationally ranked team because that is what we were doing just a few weeks ago," said Head Coach Dr. Mike Giuliano.

Junior Ana Gonzalez scored a goal in the 63rd minute. She also registered assists on Fletcher's two goals. Junior Kimmy Angelone found the back of the net for the first time this season in the 70th minute to round out the goal scorers.

Friday's victory extended GGC's unbeaten streak to six matches, tying the program record set during the 2014 season. The Grizzlies have won five matches during the streak.

The contest also began a six-match road swing across five states.

"We got several players into the match and they played a lot of minutes," noted Giuliano, whose team plays three matches over the course of six days. "We have played outstanding defensively all season, but now we are starting to click offensively. The work rate is increasing with each match."

Turning Point

The Grizzlies turned their second corner kick of the match into a goal to grab the early lead. Junior Ana Gonzalez dribbled down the goal line before sending a ball toward the six-yard box. A Faulkner defender got a piece of the ball just before Fletcher to send it into the goal to give the visitors the early advantage.

Goals

7' – Georgia Gwinnett Own Goal

13' – Georgia Gwinnett Dominique Fletcher (Ana Gonzalez)

25' – Georgia Gwinnett Lauren Moss (Amy Morland)

63' – Georgia Gwinnett Ana Gonzalez (unassisted)

70' – Georgia Gwinnett Kimmy Angelone (Savanna Magill)

Inside The Numbers

• GGC's five goals Friday tie a season high. The team has scored three or more goals in three consecutive matches.
• Three different goalkeepers saw action for the Grizzlies.
• GGC outshot Faulkner 24-1, including all 16 shots on goal in the match.
• Juniors Caitlin Berry and Lauren Moss each attempted a match-high four shots.

News & Notes

• GGC improves to 5-3-1 on the season, while Faulkner which had won two straight matches falls to 2-5 this fall.
• The Grizzlies are ranked 24th in the NAIA Top 25 poll.
• GGC has won three of the four meetings between the two colleges, including both contests played in Alabama.
• The team posted its fourth shutout of the season, matching the team's 2016 total.
• The Grizzlies are unbeaten in their six matches.

Up Next

Georgia Gwinnett College travels to Middle Georgia State University Sunday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.