The University of the Cumberlands found the back of the net in the 88th minute of the match to defeat the Georgia Gwinnett College women's soccer team 1-0 Saturday evening.
The loss broke the Grizzlies' four-match winning streak and was only the third loss of the season. The team now has a 10-3 record.
GGC held a commanding 12-to-1 shot advantage in the first half and collected 20 shots throughout the entire match. However, none of those shots could find the back of the net across 90 minutes.
Conversely, Cumberlands capitalized off a corner kick in the final two minutes of the match. Jody LeMaster headed the kick from Alanna Skinner for the eventual game-winning goal past the Grizzlies' goalkeeper.
Both teams had six shots on goal throughout the match.
Cumberlands improved to 13-1-1 on the season with the home victory.
Turning Point
Despite being dominating by GGC in the match statistics, the home-standing Patriots were able to scratch across the only goal of the match following a set piece. A corner kick found Cumberlands' Jody LeMaster, who headed the ball past the Grizzlies' goalkeeper into the back of the net.
Goals
88' – Jody LeMaster, UC (Alanna Skinner)
Inside The Numbers
- GGC had a 20-to-13 shot advantage
- Both teams attempted six shots on goal
- Senior Lauren Moss and freshman Lena Balck each attempted four shots for the Grizzlies
- Junior goalkeeper Elisa Randel made five saves in the 90 minutes of action
News & Notes
- GGC stands 10-3 on the season; Cumberlands improves to 13-1-1 this fall
- The Grizzlies are ranked No. 15 in this week's NAIA Top 25 poll
- Georgia Gwinnett College is 4-2 on the road this season
Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College hosts Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) on Friday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Grizzly Soccer Complex. It will be Senior Night for the women's soccer program.
