MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA – The Sand Sharks women's soccer team battled Georgia College & State University to a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon, with both teams earning a point in the Peach Belt Conference standings.

"I was really proud of the team's resolve today. A couple things
 didn't go our way, we adjusted and made some slight changes,
 and I felt tilted the game in our favor in the second half" 
stated head coach Gary Boughton.

USCB struck first early in the second half when Jasiah Pack scored off a header following a free kick, assisted by Sami Ruby. The Bobcats responded in the 73rd minute to even the match.

Georgia College & State moves to 3-3-3 on the season with a 2-0-2 record in conference play. The Sand Sharks now stand at 8-1-1 overall and 3-1-1 in the Peach Belt.

Ciazia Powe and Graysen Asher combined for two saves in the match, while Pack netted the lone goal for USCB assisted by Sami Ruby. The Sand Sharks registered 13 total shots, led by Savanna Page with four, while the Bobcats recorded 11 shots.

The opening half was a defensive battle. Georgia College & State had the first attempt in the 2nd minute, though it went off target. Page delivered the first shot on goal for USCB, but the Bobcats' goalkeeper made the save. At the 16-minute mark, the Bobcats had back-to-back corners, but the Sand Shark defense held firm.

Powe recorded her first save in the 21st minute off a shot from Sarah King. USCB led in shots at the break, 4-3, with three of those on target. The score remained 0-0 at halftime.

Early in the second half, the Sand Sharks capitalized on a throw-in that led to a foul and a free kick. Off the set piece, Pack headed in the opening goal from Ruby's assist, putting USCB ahead 1-0.

Asher made her first save of the match in the 62nd minute to preserve the lead. The Bobcats equalized the match in the 73rd minute when Mia Palumbo scored on a second-chance effort after an initial shot was blocked by the Sand Sharks.

USCB pushed for a late winner, forcing three saves from Bobcats goalkeeper Kassidy Fortin, including one in the final minute, but the score held at 1-1.