BLUFFTON, S.C. - Right before kickoff, the skies opened up and soaked Fin Land Field forcing a short delay, but the weather did not stop USCB's strong start to the season. The Sand Sharks advanced its winning streak to three after recording its third straight shutout by defeating Erskine, 2-0, Saturday afternoon. 

Inside The Box Score

Synne Bye-Andersen - one goal, ninth career goal, five shots, two shots on goal

Lexi Kaeser - one goal, 11th career goal, two shots, one shot on goal

Kennedy Harris - one assist, first career assist

Mari Kalvatn - one assist, second assist on season, 21st career assist

Emily Worrell - two saves, 90 minutes, shutout, fifth career shutout

How It Happened

Field conditions played a major part in the action, as both teams struggled with holding possession and creating opportunities. USCB had a number of scoring opportunities in the first 12 minutes, even having a goal called back due to an offside. It wasn't until the 29th minute that saw the Sand Sharks find the back of the net. Harris crossed a ball over the Erskine defense and found a streaking Bye-Andersen who sent it past Fleet goalkeeper for the score. 

USCB would continue the pressure in the second half, outshooting the Flying Fleet - 13-0. Kaeser helped secure the victory with a one-timer from just inside the 18-yard box, making it 2-0. 

The Sand Shark defense kept up its impressive work only allowing four shots on the afternoon, two which Worrell saved. Worrell has recorded 270 scoreless minutes this season.

"As a collective unit, we're working hard defensively," said coach Jay Harris. "Emily (Worrell) is doing her job well, she's communicating and she's made a couple of big saves for us and the backline is doing a tremendous job right in front of her." 

"It's a collective unit from front to back. Everyone's doing their job, working hard."

Team Record Updates

USCB - 3-0-0 overall

Erskine - 0-3-0 overall 

What's Next?

USCB will hit the road for the first time this season traveling to Rome, Ga. to square off against Shorter. Kickoff is slated for 11 a.m. on Tuesday.