The Georgia Gwinnett College women's soccer team marked the halfway point of the 2021 season and closed out a five-match road trip with a monumental 2-0 victory against No. 12 Lindsey Wilson College (Kentucky) on Saturday night in Columbia, Kentucky.

GGC (5-3) recorded its first win over a nationally ranked opponent this season and first since defeating No. 23 Truett-McConnell University (Georgia) 4-2 on March 6, 2021.

First-half goals from junior Addie Adame in the 15th minute and freshman Ashley Donselaar in the 41st minute were all the scoring for the Grizzlies, which outshot Lindsey Wilson (1-2) by a 15-12 margin in the match.

The team's goals came on the only shots on goal in the first half.

Adame's goal came off a combination play with sophomore Bre Harvey. Then, Donselaar converted a breakaway opportunity against Lindsey Wilson goalkeeper Maya Coan, the reigning NAIA Defensive Player of the Week. It was Donselaar's first collegiate goal. Freshman Clara Lidquist delivered the pass to Donselaar to create the scoring chance.

Meanwhile, sophomore goalkeeper Matilda Waldt made four saves for her first collegiate shutout.

GGC went 3-2 during its five-match road trip. The team will play its first home match since August 28 by hosting Middle Georgia State University on Wednesday, September 22, at 7 p.m. from the Grizzly Soccer Complex.
 
Coach's Corner
"This is a big win for us. I'm proud of the girls' performance on the road against a really good Lindsey Wilson team. Matilda (Waldt) played great in goal and bounced back from Thursday (a 3-0 loss at Campbellsville University). This match shows the benefits of putting pressure on an opponent. It is going to be nice to be back at home and build off the momentum from tonight," said Head Coach Dr. Mike Giuliano.
 
Turning Point
Leading 1-0 after an early goal, the Grizzlies doubled the margin when freshman Ashley Donselaar got behind the Lindsey Wilson defense and scored a goal against goalkeeper Maya Caon in a one-on-one situation. It was her first collegiate goal. The tally came less than five minutes before the end of the first half.
 
Goals
15' – Addie Adame, GGC (Bre Harvey)
41' – Ashley Donselaar, GGC (Clara Lidquist)
 
Inside The Numbers

• The Grizzlies outshot Lindsey Wilson by a 15-12 margin, with both teams attempting four shots on goal
• Sophomore Victoria Watson had a match-high four shots for the Grizzlies
• Sophomore goalkeeper Matilda Waldt recorded the first shutout of her collegiate career
• Lindsey Wilson was called for three offside violations in the match

News & Notes

• GGC improves to 5-3 on the season, while Lindsey Wilson falls to 1-2 this fall
• The Grizzlies received votes in the latest regular season NAIA Top 25 poll; Lindsey Wilson stood at No. 12 in the same poll
• Georgia Gwinnett has won three straight matches in the series; it is now even at three wins apiece
• The Grizzlies collected their first win over a nationally ranked opponent since defeating No. 23 Truett-McConnell University (Georgia) on March 6, 2021

Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to finally return home to host Middle Georgia State University on Wednesday, September 22, at 7 p.m. from the Grizzly Soccer Complex.