The Georgia Gwinnett College women's soccer team battled valiantly before losing 1-0 against NAIA No. 1-ranked William Carey University (Mississippi) on Saturday afternoon at the Grizzly Soccer Complex.

The Crusaders (12-0-1) found the back of the net in the 21st minute when Kaylie Agostine's shot from the right side of the box floated into the upper left corner of the GGC goal.

The hosts kept William Carey off the scoreboard for the rest of the half and managed to create some scoring chances for itself during the second half.

Sophomore Victoria Watson hit the side of the goal post with a shot from 30 yards away in the 80th minute. That came after a shot from sophomore Miranda Robinson was saved by William Carey goalkeeper Sabrina Lang during the 74th minute.

William Carey, who entered the contest averaging 4.08 goals per match, was held to its second lowest goal total in the match this season. The Crusaders held a 19-3 shot advantage.

GGC freshman goalkeeper Matilda Johansson recorded 10 saves, including four during the second half to keep the hosts within a one-goal deficit.


  "Most of their 19 shots were from distance. We played some really good soccer in the second half. I am really pleased with how we defended in this match. We held the most lethal offensive team in the country to just one goal," said Head Coach Dr. Mike Giuliano.
  William Carey got the lone goal of the match near the midway point of the first half when a shot from Kaylie Agostine floated over the defense and into the upper left corner of GGC's goal. The Crusaders registered 11 of their 19 shots on goal in the match.
  21' – Kaylie Agostine, WCU (unassisted)
 

• All three shots for the Grizzlies came in the second half
• William Carey outshot GGC by a 19-3 margin, including 11 shots on goal
• Freshman goalkeeper Matilda Johansson recorded 10 saves for the Grizzlies
• The Crusaders were held to their second lowest goal output of the season; they came into the match averaging 4.08 goals per match

• GGC drops to 5-5 on the season, while William Carey improves to 12-0-1 during the 2020-21 campaign
• William Carey is ranked No. 1 in the NAIA Top 25 poll
• The Crusaders lead the all-time series 4-1-1

Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to host Thomas University (Georgia) on Wednesday, March 24, at the Grizzly Soccer Complex, starting at 5 p.m.