Georgia Gwinnett College Athletics

A pair of first-half goals led the Georgia Gwinnett College women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory at Point University on Tuesday evening in West Point, Georgia.

The win improved the Grizzlies (8-5) to 5-0 this season in matches following a loss.

GGC found the back of the net twice in an eight-minute span midway through the opening 45 minutes. Junior Addie Adame played a role in both goals, providing an assist to junior Lena Balck on a corner kick in the 26th minute for the initial goal of the match.

Then, Adame successfully converted a penalty kick in the 34th minute to stretch the margin to 2-0. That goal would eventually be the game-winner. The midfielder now leads the team with six goals.

Point (4-7-1) would eventually get on the scoreboard in the 88th minute with a goal by Jasmine Mathis.

The visitors outshot Point by a 15-8 margin and registered 10 shots on goal. Junior Ellie Todd joined Adame and Balck in attempting three shots for the Grizzlies.
 
Coach's Corner
"This was a good result since we had several new players in the lineup. Our goal was to come away with no more injuries and get a road win against an improving Point team. We accomplished both of those objectives. I was pleased with how our upperclassmen and veteran players stepped up and played in this situation," said Head Coach Dr. Mike Giuliano.
 
Turning Point
The Grizzlies found the back of the net twice in an eight-minute span of the first half to build a 2-0 halftime lead. Junior Lena Balck scored off a header in the 26th minute following a corner kick by junior Addie Adame. Then, Adame buried a penalty kick in the 34th minute.
 
Goals
26' – Lena Balck, GGC (Addie Adame)
34' – Addie Adame, GGC (penalty kick)
88' – Jasmine Mathis, PU (Keiry Bonilla)
 
Inside The Numbers

• The Grizzlies outshot Point by a 15-8 margin, including a 10-2 edge on shots on goal
• GGC attempted the only five corner kicks in the match
• Juniors Addie Adame, Lena Balck and Ellie Todd each recorded three shots for the Grizzlies

News & Notes

• GGC improves to 8-5 in 2021, while Point drops to 4-7-1 on the season
• The Grizzlies received votes in the latest NAIA Top 25 poll
• Georgia Gwinnett College has won six straight matches in the series to improve the record to 6-0-1 between the two Georgia programs
• GGC has scored 14 goals in its five matches following a loss this season

Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to travel to the University of Mobile on Thursday, October 14, at 8 p.m. from Mobile, Alabama.