Scoring three first-half goals, the Georgia Gwinnett College women's soccer team won its final regular-season tune up 3-1 at USC Beaufort (South Carolina) Saturday afternoon in Beaufort, South Carolina.

The Grizzlies (7-5) concluded the regular season with seven wins in their final nine matches. Both of Saturday's opponents were receiving votes in the latest NAIA Top 25 poll.

GGC's scoring came in the final stages of the first half and the team managed to outshoot USC Beaufort by a decisive 21-11 margin in the match, including 10-5 in shots on goal.

Sophomore Victoria Watson got on the scoreboard in the 24th minute after receiving a pass from senior Natalie Ferrin. Three minutes later, Ferrin scored on a header to give the visitors a 2-0 lead.

Later, junior Grace Bullock tallied a goal in the 41st minute following intricate passes from junior Addie Adame and senior Gabby Bishop.

The Grizzlies had a chance to add another goal in the second half but missed a penalty kick.

The Sand Sharks (11-8-1) got on the scoreboard in the final minute.

Georgia Gwinnett College will be the No. 2 seed in next weekend's Association of Independent Institutions Women's Soccer Championship at the Grizzly Soccer Complex.
 
Coach's Corner
"This was a nice result to get heading into the postseason. We played a lot of players and each contributed to this win. We do need to finish off an opponent. We were up 3-0 and missed a penalty kick, while allowing a goal in the last minute," said Head Coach Dr. Mike Giuliano.
  The Grizzlies scored three goals in the final 21 minutes of the first half to earn the road victory. Sophomore Victoria Watson struck first in the 24th minute before senior Natalie Ferrin added a goal three minutes later. Junior Grace Bullock capped the strong first-half offensive surge with a goal in the 41st minute.
  24' – Victoria Watson, GGC (Natalie Ferrin)
27' – Natalie Ferrin, GGC (unassisted)
42' – Grace Bullock, GGC (Addie Adame, Gabby Bishop)
89' – Madison Foshee, USCB (Lauren Wood)
 

• The Grizzlies outshot USC Beaufort by a 21-11 margin, including 11 shots in the second half
• GGC attempted 10 shots on goal in the match
• The Sand Sharks recorded five corner kicks compared to just one for the Grizzlies

• GGC improves to 7-5 on the season, while USC Beaufort falls to 11-8-1 during the 2020-21 campaign
• The Grizzlies and Sand Sharks were both receiving votes in the latest NAIA Top 25 poll
• The Grizzlies have won all five meetings in the series with USC Beaufort

Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to host Bellevue University (Nebraska) in a semifinal match of the Association of Independent Institutions women's soccer championship tournament Friday, April 9, at the Grizzly Soccer Complex, starting at 8 p.m.