What an upset over a perennial powerhouse!
This past Sunday, the GCSU Soccer team upset no. 13 Florida Tech to even their record at 2-2 and garner the biggest upset in the school's soccer program history.
Senior Ally Treat blasted a goal past Florida Tech's keeper off a double assist from freshman Katie Taylor and sophomore Anna Wierzbicki in the second half to put Georgia College up 1-0.
That's all the 'Cats would need, as senior All-American keeper Mary Rob Plunkett was sensational in the pipes with six saves, including a monster snag with :40 seconds to play to seal the win.
Now, GCSU must turn to Sunshine State Conference member Barry University. The Buccaneers are 3-2 after posting a convincing 8-0 victory over Peach Belt Conference member Georgia Southwestern this past Friday night in Milledgeville. The Bucs aren't as lethal of a threat at Florida Tech, but still present some problems. The Bucs have outscored their opponents 21-9 so far this season, 15 of those goals coming from the second half onward.
With that, here are some keys to success for Georgia College:
1) INTENSITY: The Bobcats have had a full week in between games. How fast and aggressive the Bobcats play will tell much of the story this game.
2) FRESHMAN CATALYSTS: Freshman Katie Taylor was part of the goal scored against Florida Tech this past Sunday. Can they keep up the trend and help GCSU get another victory?
3) GCSU BACKFIELD: How well can the defenders stop Barry's attack. Senior Jessica Binkowski and junior Tawny Moffatt will be tested throughout the afternoon by Barry's strikers. The Bucs have outshot opponents 128-54 in five games played this season.
4) WHO WILL STEP UP THIS GAME?: It has been someone new virtually every game for Georgia College this season with a highlight. Who will it be Sunday afternoon?
We'll watch those keys and hopefully another Bobcat victory on Sunday at 1:20. This is still an important stretch for the 'Cats as the next five games are at home. We need you to be there, be loud, and root us on!
Talk to you from Bobcat Field at 1:20 on WGUR 88.9 FM, or online at www.gcsuradio.com!
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