Bluffton, SC-- USCB soccer took full advantage of their home field this morning, dispatching the visiting Lions of Florida Memorial by a 3-0 margin.
Sophomore
Hannah Salus set the tone early for the Sand Sharks when she cracked a shot off the far post in the 3rd minute and it was all USCB from there.
Junior
Rileigh Olsen put away what would prove to be the game-winner at the 10:33 mark after collecting a pass from
Allison Schaffer just off the left corner of the box. Olsen ripped a shot inside the far post just beyond the reach of a diving Adriana Rosero.
Five minutes later
Anna Gignilliat added a second goal for the Sand Sharks, hammering a shot to the left-hand side netting, putting USCBÂ on top 2-0.
Baylie White tacked on the insurance marker in the 71st minute, scoring off a rebound to put the game away for USCB.
In goal,
Logan Leask and
Courtney Sherry shared the duties with Leask awarded the win. Leask recorded 3 saves.
Notable Moments:
- White scored her first collegiate goal
- Multiple Sand Sharks saw their first action of their careers at USCB: Mikayla Coccia, Kayle Peeler, and Alex Petrus
- Hannah Salus recorded her first assist of the season, bringing her team-leading point total to 11