No. 1-ranked William Carey University (Mississippi) scored twice in both halves to defeat the Georgia Gwinnett College women's soccer team 4-0 on Saturday afternoon in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
The host Crusaders (13-0) grabbed a 2-0 halftime advantage behind goals from Ana Paula Santos and Veronic Herrera in the 32nd and 42nd minutes, respectively. Paula Santos provided an assist on Herrera's goal.
William Carey added second-half goals in the 50th and 65th minute to cap the strong offensive performance.
GGC (8-6-1) had seven different players register a shot, led by junior
Lena Balck with two shot attempts. Three of the team's eight shots were on goal.
The Grizzlies capped their regular season road matches with a 5-4-1 record and Saturday marked the seventh match in 2021 against either a nationally ranked team or opponent receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25 poll.
Turning Point
Top-ranked William Carey found the back of the net twice in the final 13 minutes of the first half to build a 2-0 halftime advantage. Ana Paula Santos scored the initial goal and set up the second score with a pass. The two first-half goals were too much for the Grizzlies to overcome.
Goals
32' – Ana Paula Santos, WCU (Alyssia Davis)
42' – Veronica Herrera, WCU (Ana Paula Santos)
50' – Julia Herbst, WCU (Alyssia Davis)
65' – Laurie Potvin, WCU (Luisa Garcia)
Inside The Numbers
- William Carey outshot the Grizzlies by a 24-6 margin, including 6-3 on shots on goal
- Both teams recorded eight corner kicks in the match
- Junior Lena Balck led GGC with two shot attempts
News & Notes
- GGC stands 8-6-1 this fall, while William Carey is 13-0
- The Grizzlies received votes in the latest NAIA Top 25 poll; William Carey stood No. 1 in the same poll
- The team is 5-4-1 in road matches this season
Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College concludes the regular season when it hosts Florida College for Senior Day on Saturday, October 30, at noon from the Grizzly Soccer Complex.
