COLUMBUS, GEORGIA — The University of South Carolina Beaufort women's soccer team fell to No. 14 Columbus State University, 7-0, on Wednesday afternoon in a Peach Belt Conference matchup. The Cougars used a fast start to take an early lead before securing the shutout victory.
The Sand Sharks fall to 6-6-1 overall and 2-4-1 in conference play, while Columbus State improves to 10-2-2 overall and 6-0-2 in the Peach Belt Conference.
Graysen Asher recorded three saves in goal for USCB, while Sami Ruby and Isabella Franco each recorded a shot.
Columbus State struck early after the Sand Sharks blocked an initial shot, but the Cougars capitalized on the rebound, with Payton Conti scoring the opening goal. The Cougars extended their lead to 2-0 after earning a penalty kick following a foul inside the box. Elle Henschel converted the penalty to give Columbus State a two-goal advantage.
The Cougars pushed their lead to 3-0 by capitalizing on a corner kick, sending the ball into the back of the net. About halfway through the first half, Columbus State added another goal, finding the bottom-right corner to take a 4-0 lead.
The score remained 4-0 at halftime after a Sand Sharks shot was saved and the ball hit the crossbar.
Columbus State added to its lead in the second half, scoring in the 53rd minute to make it 5-0.
The Cougars added two more goals in the second half to secure the 7-0 shutout victory over the Sand Sharks.
USCB returns to action Saturday evening for its final regular-season road game against the University of South Carolina Aiken. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Aiken, South Carolina.
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