What an emphatic start to this crucial nine game home stand for the GCSU Soccer team! The ladies came out determined, focused and took care of business this past Friday night with a 3-0 shutout over Anderson University.
The second annual Bobcat Shootout started with a bang from highly acclaimed freshman Katie Taylor. Taylor netted the first goal of the contest in the first half from a beautiful pass in the box from freshman Brittany Borror. The Bobcats struck early, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Little did they know, that’s all the Bobcats would need to walk away with the win.
A little insurance does help, though! Georgia College struck later in the first half. Borror again led a touch to freshman Alexandra Knight, who pounded one in the upper left shelf of the goal for a convincing two goal lead.
The Bobcats entered the half up 2-0. All was said and done in the second period when senior Jessica Newland hit freshman Taylor Yee, who completed the score from 15 yards out.
The win was the first of the season for Georgia College and also for new head coach Hope Clark.
Sunday the Bobcats have a difficult task at hand, facing off against no. 13 Florida Tech. The Panthers have allowed just one goal this season, while outshooting their opponents 101-9! This is a tremendous team with tons of talent spread across the whole field. GCSU faced the Panthers last year in the first annual Bobcat Shootout, falling 3-0.
Let’s get a little revenge Sunday morning!
The keys for a Bobcat win:
1) FRESHMEN: The newcomers have been sensational all season long in carrying the offense. Can it continue?
2) ELDERS: Can the GCSU juniors and seniors find seams to score to take the pressure off the freshmen? This will be key in a fast-paced game. GCSU needs veteran leadership in this one.
3) THE RETURN OF MRP: All-American keeper Mary Rob Plunkett will be back in the pipes after serving a one game suspension for a red card given to her in the Lynn University game earlier this season. If Plunkett can help save the possible mishaps by the GCSU backfield, this could turn out to be a good ol’ ballgame.
Other stories will unfold as always. But we’ll just have to wait until kickoff to tell you about them!
Join me for the broadcast Sunday morning! Air time is set for 10:50 am on WGUR 88.9 fm or online streaming at www.gcsuradio.com !
Grab a cup of coffee and tune in!
Talk to you from Bobcat Field!
With Bobcat Pride,
Chandler Lee
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