BLUFFTON -- Rivalry games always bring heightened stakes—whether for playoff contention or pride—and for the second straight year, USCB claimed a dramatic 1-0 victory over in-state rival USC Aiken, thanks to a late goal in the closing minutes.
Beaufort had been held scoreless for 347 minutes before Synne Bye-Andersen broke through in the 87th. After a shot from Lauren Charmichael was saved by the Aiken goalkeeper, Bye-Andersen—hailing from Trondheim, Norway—was perfectly positioned to head home the rebound, delivering the game-winner.
The victory not only evened the all-time series between the two programs but also secured a crucial three points for the Sand Sharks in the Peach Belt Conference standings. While the rivalry may still be in its infancy, this matchup has quickly become one of the most anticipated dates on the calendar for both South Carolina squads.
